by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Pre-Nursing Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 125 associate degrees in pre-nursing studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of pre-nursing studies for getting your associate degree school matters. 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 associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for pre-nursing studies students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Pre-Nursing Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in pre-nursing studies.
It's hard to beat Northeast Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in pre-nursing studies. Northeast is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Norfolk.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Northeast Community College
Butler Community College is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in pre-nursing studies. Located in the town of El Dorado, Butler CC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Butler Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in pre-nursing studies needs to check out Three Rivers College. Located in the remote town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Three Rivers College
Western Nebraska Community College is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in pre-nursing studies. Located in the remote town of Scottsbluff, WNCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Western Nebraska Community College
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, MBU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in pre-nursing studies from Missouri Baptist University
Explore the best pre-nursing studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 275 | 5 |
| Missouri | 210 | 101 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 63 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 0 |
One of 11 majors within the Health/Medical Prep Programs area of study, Pre-Nursing Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 17 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 8 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 6 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 5 |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 2 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 2 |