by our College Data Analytics Team
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 9,210 people earned their degree in health/medical prep programs, making the major the 104th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, health/medical prep programs graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,184 and had an average of $21,459 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Plains States region, there were 406 health/medical prep programs graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,521 and $15,813 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region” ranking analyzed 40 colleges that offered a degree in health/medical prep programs. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in health/medical prep programs.
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The medical prep school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region medical prep students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Three Rivers College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Three Rivers College is a small school located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri that handed out 96 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at Three Rivers College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Norfolk, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 40 schools in the Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota landed the #3 spot on the list. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 16 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri Baptist University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Western Nebraska Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region. Western Nebraska Community College is a small school located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska that handed out 15 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Valley City State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Valley City, North Dakota, this small public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified ’s medical prep students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at Valley City State University
With a ranking of #7, Sterling College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Sterling College is a small school located in Sterling, Kansas that handed out 12 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
University of Northwestern - St Paul came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at University of Northwestern - St Paul
Southwestern College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Winfield, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
University of Dubuque ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. UD is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dubuque, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #10, Dodge City Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Dodge City Community College is a small school located in Dodge City, Kansas that handed out 9 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at Dodge City Community College
Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 8 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Maryville University of Saint Louis Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
With a ranking of #12, Barton County Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Great Bend, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at Barton Community College
Grand View University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Des Moines, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Grand View University
Columbia College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Columbia College is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 ’s medical prep degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Columbia College
With a ranking of #15, Mercy College of Health Sciences did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Mercy College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Des Moines, Iowa. It awarded 6 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Mercy College of Health Sciences
Butler Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in El Dorado, Kansas, this medium-sized public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified ’s medical prep students in 2020-2021.
Full Butler Community College Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
Mount Marty University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Mount Marty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Yankton, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Missouri State University - West Plains landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Missouri State University - West Plains is located in West Plains, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s medical prep degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at Missouri State West Plains
Kansas Wesleyan University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Kansas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salina, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Kansas Wesleyan University
Buena Vista University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. BVU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Storm Lake, Iowa. It awarded 3 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Buena Vista University
Fontbonne University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Fontbonne University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 2 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Fontbonne University Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region list. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 15 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Missouri State
Avila University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Avila University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 1 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Chadron State College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Medical Prep Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Chadron State College is a small school located in Chadron, Nebraska that handed out 1 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Chadron State College Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
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