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2025 Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the Plains States Region
509 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
$35,799 Avg Early-Career Salary
Health/Medical Prep Programs is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #104 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for health/medical prep programs students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 509 degrees in health/medical prep programs to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Health/Medical Prep Programs School

Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the Plains States Region The medical prep program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Health/Medical Prep Programs rankings. For our Best Overall Health/Medical Prep Programs School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Health/Medical Prep Programs Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Medical Prep
Bachelor's Degrees in Medical Prep

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health/Medical Prep Programs in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the medical prep degree levels they offer.

Top Plains States Region Schools in Medical Prep

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
14.5% Growth in Graduates

Northeast Community College is a great option for students pursuing a degree in health/medical prep programs. Northeast is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Norfolk. A Best Colleges rank of #1010 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northeast is a great college overall.

There were approximately 76 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Northeast in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the medical prep program report average early career wages of $32,840.

More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Northeast Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In KS
28.6% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in health/medical prep programs has to check out Butler Community College. Located in the town of El Dorado, Butler CC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1208 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Butler CC is a great college overall.

There were about 7 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Butler CC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Butler Community College

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Three Rivers College crest
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
94 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
$31,413 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in health/medical prep programs needs to check out Three Rivers College. Located in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 30th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 94 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Three Rivers College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the medical prep program report average early career wages of $31,413.

More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Three Rivers College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NE
35 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Western Nebraska Community College if you want to pursue a degree in health/medical prep programs. Located in the town of Scottsbluff, WNCC is a public college with a small student population.

There were about 35 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at WNCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IA
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines. This university ranks 33rd out of 37 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were roughly 16 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Grand View University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Grand View University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

K -State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Manhattan. A Best Colleges rank of #269 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Kansas State University

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO

Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, MBU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 26th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 16 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at MBU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Missouri Baptist University

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN
26.7% Growth in Graduates

Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Paul. A Best Colleges rank of #441 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were about 15 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from University of Northwestern - St Paul

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Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In KS
33.3% Growth in Graduates

SC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Winfield. This college ranks 25th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 15 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at SC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Southwestern College

Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Colleges by State

Explore the best health/medical prep programs colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 27
Missouri 283 121
Kansas 266 48
Iowa 264 26
Nebraska 238 81
North Dakota 210 14
South Dakota 204 5

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Health/Medical Prep Programs has other similar majors worth exploring.

Medical Prep Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Pre-Nursing Studies 222
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 127
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 90
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 33
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 21
Pre-Dentistry Studies 7
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 7
Pre-Physician Assistant 2

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 32,176
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 9,809
Allied Health Professions 5,472
Health & Medical Administrative Services 5,048
Mental & Social Health Services 3,718
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 3,218
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 2,794
Medicine 2,600
Public Health 2,372
Health Sciences & Services 1,932

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