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2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 $75-$110k” ranking.

Nursing Practice is the 125th most popular major in the country with 7,550 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school. 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 $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Dakota. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 16 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UND, the school also landed the #7 spot 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 UND are $18,326.

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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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #2 spot on the list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 53 students in 2019-2020.

UMKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMKC are $26,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UMKC Nursing Practice Report

#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 #3 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. 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 $75-$110k list, Missouri State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pittsburg State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Pittsburg State University 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.

Pitt State also took 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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#5

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of Missouri - St Louis is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 29 doctorate’s nursing practice 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UMSL Nursing Practice Report

#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#6 in overall quality

University of Iowa landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Iowa is a large public school situated in Iowa City, Iowa. It awarded 1 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613.

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#7

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#8 in overall quality

Capella University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 173 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 $75-$110k list, Capella University has also earned the #8 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 Capella University are $14,767.

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#8

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, St Catherine University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. St. Kate’s is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Kate’s did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 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 St Catherine University are $17,400.

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#9

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
#17 in overall quality

Washburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. This medium-sized school is located in Topeka, Kansas, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Washburn University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 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 Washburn University are $19,206.

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#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#3 in overall quality

University of Kansas landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 43 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at KU, the school also landed the #3 spot 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

#15 in overall quality

Graceland University - Lamoni came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Lamoni, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Graceland Lamoni also took the #15 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Graceland University - Lamoni are $17,647, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Saint Louis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. SLU is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 6 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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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#13

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

Augsburg University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Augsburg University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 25 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Augsburg not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augsburg are $13,165, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a small school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 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 $75-$110k 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 of Nursing & Allied Health 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 came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 32 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

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

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#16

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#6 in overall quality

Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Maryville University of Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $75-$110k list, Maryville U has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Maryville University of Saint Louis are $15,696, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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