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2026 Best Best Schools in the The Plains States Region

2 Colleges in the United States
51 Best Degrees Awarded
$48,079 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for best students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Best in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall best education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Best

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in best. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 best degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Best graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $49,755 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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A rank of #2 makes Kansas State University one of the top schools for best. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kansas State University awarded about 19 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $51,543 early in their careers. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $23,546 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from Kansas State University

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Northwest Missouri State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 13 best degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $42,939 in their early career. Northwest Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $23,585 in student loans. Get the full best details for Northwest Missouri State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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