2023 Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Nursing Graduate Certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate programs 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the nursing graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Mayo Clinic School of Medicine the best school in the Plains States Region for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Rochester.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Maryville University of Saint Louis. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mount Marty University is a great place for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. 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 Clarkson College is a great place for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Winona State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
With a ranking of #6, University of Nebraska Medical Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Omaha, UNMC is a public college with a small student population.
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University of North Dakota landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate nursing programs. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public school with a large student population.
With a ranking of #8, University of Iowa did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
With a ranking of #9, University of Kansas did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. KU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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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).
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