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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region

16 Ranked Colleges
755 Degrees Awarded
$19,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 7,550 people earned their degree in nursing practice, making the major the 125th most popular in the United States.

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,339 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 755 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in nursing practice. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent nursing practice programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

UND also took the #7 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 53 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

UMKC also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699.

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#3

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - St Louis. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UMSL is a public institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMSL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Missouri State is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 17 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, Missouri State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042.

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#5

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Iowa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
#16 in overall quality

Pittsburg State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Pitt State is located in Pittsburg, Kansas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt State, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt State are $19,320, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
#17 in overall quality

Washburn University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Topeka, Kansas, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Washburn University also took the #17 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washburn University are $19,206, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

St Catherine University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. St. Kate’s is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 25 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at St. Kate’s, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Kate’s are $17,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

Saint Louis University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Saint Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 43 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, KU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Kansas Nursing Practice Report

#11

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Capella University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Capella University is a large private for-profit school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 173 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Capella University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767.

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#12

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

Augsburg University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 25 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Augsburg did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augsburg University are $13,165, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

Graceland University - Lamoni ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Graceland Lamoni is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lamoni, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Graceland Lamoni not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Graceland University - Lamoni are $17,647.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 21 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, Nebraska Methodist College has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nebraska Methodist College are $12,438, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#1 in overall quality

Creighton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 32 students in 2019-2020.

Creighton also took the #1 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Creighton Nursing Practice Report

#16

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#6 in overall quality

Maryville University of Saint Louis landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Maryville University of Saint Louis is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 38 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, Maryville U has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Maryville U are $15,696.

Read more about Nursing Practice at Maryville University of Saint Louis

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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