by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for medicine students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,551 doctor's degrees in medicine to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The medicine doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality medicine program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for medicine students working on their doctor'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 Medicine Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for medicine students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It's hard to beat Mayo Clinic School of Medicine if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in medicine. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in medicine needs to take a look at Creighton University. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Creighton University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in medicine needs to take a look at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Saint Louis University is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in medicine. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Saint Louis University
Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Iowa
Located in the large city of Omaha, UNMC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Nebraska Medical Center
Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Kansas
USD is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Vermillion.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of South Dakota
Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Missouri - Columbia
Explore the best medicine colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 122 | 1,012 |
| Minnesota | 120 | 341 |
| Iowa | 110 | 399 |
| Kansas | 97 | 214 |
| Nebraska | 70 | 287 |
| North Dakota | 68 | 3 |
| South Dakota | 45 | 66 |
Medicine is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 1,613 |
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy | 888 |
| Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry | 50 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,996 |
| Nursing | 1,704 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1,069 |
| Chiropractic | 1,035 |
| Dentistry | 618 |
| Public Health | 225 |
| Allied Health Professions | 120 |
| Communication Sciences | 114 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 95 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 75 |