by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for nursing science students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 244 degrees in nursing science annually.
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The nursing science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing Science rankings. For our Best Overall Nursing Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing science degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing science. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Iowa City. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were approximately 8 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of Iowa
University of Missouri - Kansas City is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing science. UMKC is a large public university located in the large city of Kansas City. A Best Colleges rank of #674 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMKC is a great university overall.
There were about 7 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of Missouri - Kansas CityWith the affordable and transfer-friendly online RN to BSN program at Southern New Hampshire University, you can build upon your prior educational journey and enhance your professional experience in a program designed to fit around your schedule.
More information about a degree in BS in Nursing - RN to BSN from Southern New Hampshire University
It is hard to beat University of Nebraska Medical Center if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing science. UNMC is a small public university located in the large city of Omaha.
There were approximately 4 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UNMC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of Nebraska Medical Center
Any student who is interested in nursing science needs to check out Minnesota State University - Mankato. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #412 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.
There were roughly 40 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Minnesota State University - Mankato
KU is a very large public university located in the city of Lawrence. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 15 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 44th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 16 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Metro State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Metropolitan State University
WSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Wichita. This university ranks 15th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were approximately 16 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Wichita State UniversityAt Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
More information about a degree in BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN from Southern New Hampshire University
Located in the distant town of Pittsburg, Pitt State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 12th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were about 9 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Pitt State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Pittsburg State University
FHSU is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Hays. This university ranks 26th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were roughly 78 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at FHSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Fort Hays State UniversityExplore the best nursing science colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
Nursing Science is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 26,256 |
| Nursing Practice | 1,314 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1,134 |
| Nursing Administration | 966 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 619 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 560 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 317 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 174 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 150 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 138 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
