by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Medical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 66 master's degrees in medical science to qualified students.
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The medical science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for medical science students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Medical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in medical science.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in medical science needs to look into Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Rochester.More information about a master’s in medical science from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
Washington University in St Louis is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in medical science. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in medical science from Washington University in St Louis
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in medical science needs to check out University of Iowa. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in medical science from University of Iowa
University of Missouri - Columbia is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in medical science. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in medical science from University of Missouri - Columbia
St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Saint Cloud.More information about a master’s in medical science from Saint Cloud State University
Explore the best medical science schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 27 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 37 |
| Iowa | 154 | 2 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 0 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 0 |
Medical Science is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | 66 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 7,288 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2,090 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,651 |
| Public Health | 1,172 |
| Allied Health Professions | 945 |
| Communication Sciences | 733 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 675 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 650 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 279 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 234 |
