2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 56 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Grantham University the most popular school in the Plains States Region for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Lenexa, Kansas. It awarded 123 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,280 to cover tuition and fees at Grantham University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,791 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Grantham University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Northwest Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. NTC is located in Bemidji, Minnesota and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 103 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend NTC, expect to pay an average of $6,380 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $32,265 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 56 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 71 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $29,271 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota West Community and Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Minnesota West is a small public school situated in Granite Falls, Minnesota. It awarded 82 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota West is $6,286. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,936. Associate Degree recipients from Minnesota West accumulate an average of $17,016 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rockhurst University is a great place for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 52 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Rockhurst does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $40,480. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bryan University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Bryan University is a very small private for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 39 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Bryan University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,782. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,548 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Bryan University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. SLCHC is a private for-profit institution located in Fenton, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 78 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,602 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Since SLCHC is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 193 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,862 to cover tuition and fees at M State. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,514 in student loans. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Century College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Century College is a medium-sized public school situated in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. It awarded 289 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,907 to cover tuition and fees at Century College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Century College accumulate an average of $22,559 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northland Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Northland Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. It awarded 153 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Northland Community and Technical College, expect to pay an average of $6,052 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Northland Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $20,969 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Rochester Community and Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Rochester, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 208 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Rochester Community and Technical College is $5,372. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $22,180 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Hutchinson Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Hutchinson, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 175 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $3,540 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hutchinson Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,470. On average, associate degree students take out $19,221 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ridgewater College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Ridgewater College is a small public school situated in Willmar, Minnesota. It awarded 139 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Ridgewater College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,914. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Ridgewater College accumulate an average of $20,453 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
State Fair Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Sedalia, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 106 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees if they attend State Fair Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,832 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Eastern Iowa Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Davenport, Iowa, the medium-sized public school awarded 158 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $20,417 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Anoka Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Anoka Technical College is a small public school located in Anoka, Minnesota that handed out 69 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Anoka Technical College is $6,075. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,723 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. ATCC is located in Alexandria, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at ATCC is $5,910. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from ATCC accumulate an average of $15,116 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Ozarks Technical Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 330 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Missouri who attend OTC full time pay an average of $4,924 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,028. Associate Degree recipients from OTC accumulate an average of $19,198 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Barton County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Barton Community College is a small public school situated in Great Bend, Kansas. It awarded 73 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Barton Community College is $3,776. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,544. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,125 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Indian Hills Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Indian Hills Community College is a small public school located in Ottumwa, Iowa that handed out 102 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,117 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.
Southeast Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Southeast Tech is a small public school situated in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It awarded 161 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Southeast Tech, expect to pay an average of $7,650 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Southeast Tech accumulate an average of $20,480 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Coon Rapids, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 201 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is $5,515. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus accumulate an average of $23,645 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
East Central College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. East Central College is located in Union, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 81 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,392 in tuition and fees if they attend East Central College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,168. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,037 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southeast Community College Area did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Southeast Community College Area is a medium-sized public school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 231 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeast Community College is $3,192. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,780. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,475 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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%.
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