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2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

136 Ranked Colleges
12,364 Degrees Awarded
$5,500 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate 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. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Health Professions is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 2nd of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 934,088 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,506 and had an average of $32,284 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 78,565 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,167 and $31,974 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 12,364 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,069 and $19,434 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 136 colleges that offer a degree in health professions. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality health professions programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the health professions 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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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, Iowa

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southeastern Community College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Southeastern Community College is a small public school situated in West Burlington, Iowa. It awarded 75 associates’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Southeastern Community College is $4,925 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Health Professions at Southeastern Community College

#2

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend St Charles Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. SCC is located in Cottleville, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 94 associates’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $1,623 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend SCC.

Full SCC Health Professions Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Community College Area. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Southeast Community College Area is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 181 associates’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Southeast Community College Area is $6,946 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Health Professions at Southeast Community College

#4

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, Kansas
Top 25% in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hutchinson Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Hutchinson Community College is located in Hutchinson, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 192 associates’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Hutchinson Community College is $6,159 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Hutchinson Community College Health Professions Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Metropolitan Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This fairly large school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 181 associates’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Metropolitan Community College is $2,894 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#6

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
#7 in overall quality

North Dakota State College of Science did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. North Dakota State College of Science is located in Wahpeton, North Dakota and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 94 associates’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

North Dakota State College of Science also took the #7 spot in our “Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for North Dakota State College of Science is $7,720 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Health Professions at North Dakota State College of Science

#7

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Western Nebraska Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. WNCC is a small public school situated in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. It awarded 56 associates’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Western Nebraska Community College is $4,428 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full WNCC Health Professions Report

#8

Saint Louis Community College

Saint Louis, Missouri
#23 in overall quality

Saint Louis Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large public school awarded 251 diplomas to qualified associates’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

Saint Louis Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $5,930 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Saint Louis Community College.

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#9

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, South Dakota

Oglala Lakota College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Kyle, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s health professions degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Oglala Lakota College is $-841 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k. When an average net price is negative, it usually means that the student will receive more financial aid than it costs to attend the school.

Full Oglala Lakota College Health Professions Report

#10

Crowder College

Neosho, Missouri

Crowder College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Neosho, Missouri, and it awarded 146 associates’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Crowder College is $4,145 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Crowder College Health Professions Report

Top 25% in overall quality

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. MCC is a fairly large public school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 285 associates’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for MCC is $6,298 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City Health Professions Report

#12

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
#10 in overall quality

Century College landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Century College is a public institution located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 357 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Century College, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Century College is $9,460 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#13

Hibbing Community College

Hibbing, Minnesota

With a ranking of #13, Hibbing Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Hibbing Community College is a public institution located in Hibbing, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 77 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Hibbing Community College is $8,543 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Hibbing Community College Health Professions Report

#14

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, Nebraska

Northeast Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Northeast Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Norfolk, Nebraska. It awarded 142 associates’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $6,726 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Northeast Community College.

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Top 20% in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, St Cloud Technical and Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and it awarded 128 associates’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, St Cloud Technical and Community College is also in the top of our “Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for St Cloud Technical and Community College is $7,142 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Health Professions at St Cloud Technical and Community College

#16

Dodge City Community College

Dodge City, Kansas

With a ranking of #16, Dodge City Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Dodge City, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s health professions degrees to 36 students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Dodge City Community College is $3,803 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Dodge City Community College Health Professions Report

#17

Fort Scott Community College

Fort Scott, Kansas

Fort Scott Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Fort Scott, Kansas, this small public school awarded 21 degrees to qualified associates’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $3,615 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend FSCC.

Read more about Health Professions at FSCC

#18

Garden City Community College

Garden City, Kansas

Garden City Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Garden City Community College is a public institution located in Garden City, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Garden City Community College is $3,184 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Health Professions at Garden City Community College

#19

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska

Central Community College landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Central Community College is a public institution located in Grand Island, Nebraska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 188 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $6,332 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Central Community College.

Full Central Community College Health Professions Report

#20

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck State College landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. BSC is a public institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 47 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Bismarck State College is $6,205 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

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Western Iowa Tech Community College landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, this medium-sized public school handed out 123 degrees to qualified associates’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Western Iowa Tech Community College is $5,665 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Health Professions at Western Iowa Tech Community College

#22

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kirkwood Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this fairly large public school awarded 322 degrees to qualified associates’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $8,067 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Kirkwood Community College.

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North Iowa Area Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #23. North Iowa Area Community College is a public institution located in Mason City, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 67 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend North Iowa Area Community College is $6,551 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full North Iowa Area Community College Health Professions Report

Neosho County Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #24. Neosho County Community College is a small public school situated in Chanute, Kansas. It awarded 112 associates’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $7,366 for plains states region associate degree health professions students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Neosho County Community College.

Read more about Health Professions at Neosho County Community College

#24

Labette Community College

Parsons, Kansas

With a ranking of #24, Labette Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for an Associate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Labette Community College is located in Parsons, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 75 associates’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Labette Community College is $4,571 for Plains States Region Associate Degree Health Professions students whose families make $0-$30k.

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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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