2023 Most Popular Nursing Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Nursing Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 67 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Nursing Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region of the U.S.
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Out of the 67 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Maryville University of Saint Louis landed the # 2 spot on the list. Maryville University of Saint Louis is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 839 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Maryville U. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Capella University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Capella University is a large private for-profit school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 643 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Capella University. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Graceland University - Lamoni helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in the Plains States Region . Located in Lamoni, Iowa, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 176 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Since the graduate programs at Graceland Lamoni are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Kansas City. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMKC is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 168 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UMKC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Saint Louis University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 101 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at SLU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. This large public school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 98 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
UMN Twin Cities does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Clarkson College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 91 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Online graduate courses are available at Clarkson College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Webster University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Webster is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 83 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Webster. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
St Catherine University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 81 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at St. Kate’s. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
Allen College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree nursing programs. Allen College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Waterloo, Iowa. It awarded 65 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Allen College. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. SMU MN is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winona, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 63 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at SMU MN. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
University of Nebraska Medical Center came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNMC is a public institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 57 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNMC does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Rockhurst University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 45 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Online graduate courses are available at Rockhurst, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 80% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Morningside College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Morningside is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sioux City, Iowa. It awarded 39 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Morningside. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Cox College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree nursing programs. Cox College is located in Springfield, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 37 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Since the graduate programs at Cox College are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
University of Central Missouri landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree nursing programs. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the fairly large public school handed out 37 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at UCM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Mary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Bismarck, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.
Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMary does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Research College of Nursing did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 34 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Research College of Nursing does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Goldfarb School of Nursing is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.
Nebraska Wesleyan University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.
Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
NWU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Nebraska Methodist College is located in Omaha, Nebraska and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Nebraska Methodist College is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.
Metropolitan State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 28 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Metro State does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 85% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Briar Cliff University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 27 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Briar Cliff does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 64% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #25, University of Saint Mary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. University of St. Mary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Leavenworth, Kansas. It awarded 25 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at University of St. Mary. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 34% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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