2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in the United States with 31,555 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Mayo Clinic School of Medicine to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Rochester.
Out of the 40 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bryan College of Health Sciences landed the # 2 spot on the list. Bryan College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lincoln.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mount Marty University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Yankton, Mount Marty is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Webster University is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Kansas is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. KU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lawrence.
University of North Dakota came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a fairly large student population.
University of Nebraska Medical Center landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the city of Omaha, UNMC is a public college with a small student population.
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Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
With a ranking of #9, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Iowa did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 976 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Missouri | 6,840 |
| Kansas | 2,633 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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