by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 127 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 22,749 bachelor's degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The health professions bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health professions students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in health professions. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Washington University in St Louis is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in health professions. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Washington University in St Louis
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in health professions has to check out Creighton University. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Creighton University
University of Nebraska Medical Center is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in health professions. Located in the city of Omaha, UNMC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in health professions. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Capella University is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Capella University
Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Iowa
Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Kansas
Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Saint Louis University
Goldfarb School of Nursing is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College
Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of Missouri - Columbia
UND is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Grand Forks.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from University of North Dakota
Nebraska Methodist College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Winona State University
Allen College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Waterloo.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Allen College
Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from South Dakota State University
St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Duluth.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from The College of Saint Scholastica
Minnesota State Mankato is a large public university located in the small city of Mankato.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Located in the city of Bloomington, NWHSU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Northwestern Health Sciences University
Clarkson College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Omaha.More information about a bachelor’s in health professions from Clarkson College
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | St Catherine University | Saint Paul, MN |
| 21 | Walden University | Minneapolis, MN |
| 21 | Iowa State University | Ames, IA |
| 22 | Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO |
| 23 | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD |
| 24 | North Dakota State University - Main Campus | Fargo, ND |
| 25 | College of Saint Benedict | Saint Joseph, MN |
Explore the best health professions colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 35 | 5,581 |
| Kansas | 33 | 2,535 |
| Minnesota | 33 | 8,606 |
| Iowa | 32 | 2,006 |
| South Dakota | 31 | 1,222 |
| Nebraska | 31 | 1,781 |
| North Dakota | 30 | 949 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 15,577 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,493 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,355 |
| Allied Health Professions | 920 |
| Communication Sciences | 884 |
| Public Health | 632 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 356 |
| Dental Support Services | 303 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 298 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 228 |
