2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 322,592 degrees and certificates were awarded to nursing students, making the major the most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 113 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for nursing majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 15% Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies to be the best value school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . CMU CGES is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Fayette.
CMU CGES undergraduate students pay an average of $6,720 in tuition and fees each year. Nursing majors at CMU CGES take out an average of $29,850 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, CMU CGES is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Grantham University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in the Plains States Region . Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Lenexa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grantham University are $8,280 a year. Nursing majors at Grantham University take out an average of $29,478 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bemidji State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Bemidji.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bemidji State University are $9,806 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Bemidji State University carry an average student debtload of $32,595.
Bemidji State University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Southwest Minnesota State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southwest Minnesota State University are $9,482 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Southwest Minnesota State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $32,041.
In addition to its great value ranking, Southwest Minnesota State University is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
Out of the 113 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ottawa University - Kansas City landed the # 5 spot on the list. Ottawa University - Kansas City is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Overland Park.
Ottawa University - Kansas City undergraduate students pay an average of $12,869 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Ottawa University - Kansas City take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,652.
Ottawa University - Kansas City did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
With a ranking of #6, Mayville State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote area of Mayville, Mayville State University is a public college with a small student population.
Mayville State University undergraduate students pay an average of $10,756 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Mayville State University accumulate an average of around $33,395 in student debt.
Minot State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. MSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Minot.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MSU are $8,163 a year. Nursing majors at MSU take out an average of $27,508 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Metropolitan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
Metro State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,394 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Metro State accumulate an average of around $34,517 in student debt.
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Capella University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Capella University are $14,148 per year. Nursing majors at Capella University take out an average of $28,936 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Capella University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
Dickinson State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Dickinson, DSU is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DSU are $9,942 a year.
Herzing University - Minneapolis ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Minneapolis, Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Minneapolis are $14,200 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Herzing University - Minneapolis take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $42,677. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $204.
South Dakota State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. South Dakota State is a large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Dakota State are $12,809 per year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at South Dakota State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,938. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $162.
Chamberlain University - Missouri ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Chamberlain - Missouri is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Chamberlain - Missouri undergraduate students pay an average of $19,820 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Chamberlain - Missouri carry an average student debtload of $37,103. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $256, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Clarkson College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Clarkson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Omaha.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clarkson College are $14,880 per year. Nursing majors at Clarkson College take out an average of $38,225 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #16, University of South Dakota did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
USD undergraduate students pay an average of $12,942 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at USD accumulate an average of around $31,467 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $129.
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | North Dakota State University - Main Campus | Fargo, ND |
| 17 | Cox College | Springfield, MO |
| 19 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND |
| 20 | Rasmussen University - North Dakota | Fargo, ND |
| 21 | Winona State University | Winona, MN |
| 21 | Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| Missouri | 6,840 |
| Kansas | 2,633 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 976 |
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Nursing Related Majors for Nursing
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Nursing Concentrations
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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