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2026 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in the The Plains States Region

32 Colleges in the United States
1,937 Health Sciences & Services Degrees Awarded
$48,638 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health Sciences & Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 96 schools to find the best for health sciences & services students.

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Best Schools for Health Sciences & Services in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health sciences & services education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Health Sciences & Services

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2026 ranking of the best health sciences & services schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 50 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $53,988 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $22,115 in student loans. See the full health sciences & services program report for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Missouri Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 502 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $39,186 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University Of Missouri Columbia

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Students looking for a strong health sciences & services program will find one at University Of Minnesota Rochester, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Minnesota Rochester is a small public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 154 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Rochester in the most recent year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from University Of Minnesota Rochester earn around $53,988 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,115. See the full health sciences & services program report for University Of Minnesota Rochester

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A T Still University Of Health Sciences is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health sciences & services, ranking #4. A T Still University Of Health Sciences is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Kirksville. A T Still University Of Health Sciences awarded about 64 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from A T Still University Of Health Sciences generally make around $106,308. Read more about the health sciences & services program at A T Still University Of Health Sciences

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Students looking for a strong health sciences & services program will find one at Kansas State University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $51,543. Typical student debt for the program is $23,546. Get the full health sciences & services details for Kansas State University

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Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Simpson College earned the #6 position for health sciences & services this year. Located in the town of Indianola, Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit university. Simpson College graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Simpson College in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Simpson College earn a median of $48,888 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,816. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Simpson College

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas came in at #7 for health sciences & services this year. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. University Of Kansas awarded about 21 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608. Read more about the health sciences & services program at University Of Kansas

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Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #8 among the best health sciences & services schools. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. Saint Louis University Main Campus awarded about 60 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $29,092 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Saint Louis University Main Campus

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University came in at #9 for health sciences & services this year. Set in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Bellevue University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $61,548 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete this degree. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Bellevue University

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. About 43 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Drake University in the most recent year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Drake University earn a median of $56,228 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,273. See the full health sciences & services program report for Drake University

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Missouri State University Springfield came in at #11 for health sciences & services this year. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $44,443 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Missouri State University Springfield

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Doane College Crete ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the town of Crete, Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Doane College Crete in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $53,500 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,802 to complete this degree. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Doane College Crete

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University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #13 for health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Kansas City awarded about 67 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from University Of Missouri Kansas City earn around $39,289 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full health sciences & services details for University Of Missouri Kansas City

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University Of Minnesota Crookston ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best health sciences & services schools. University Of Minnesota Crookston is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Crookston. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Crookston in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of University Of Minnesota Crookston earn a median of $40,361 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Crookston graduates carry a median of $24,954 in student loans. See the full health sciences & services program report for University Of Minnesota Crookston

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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City came in at #15 for health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public institution. About 44 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College Kansas City in the most recent year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Metropolitan Community College Kansas City earn a median of $46,660 early in their careers. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City graduates carry a median of $8,500 in student loans. Get the full health sciences & services details for Metropolitan Community College Kansas City

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University Of South Dakota came in at #16 for health sciences & services this year. This large public university is located in the town of Vermillion. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 89 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at University Of South Dakota in the most recent year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $44,109 in their early career. University Of South Dakota graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University Of South Dakota

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Northwest Missouri State University landed the #17 spot for health sciences & services this year. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 43 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $32,268 early in their careers. Northwest Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $22,375 in student loans. Get the full health sciences & services details for Northwest Missouri State University

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Creighton University landed the #18 spot for health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 59 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Creighton University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Creighton University generally make around $49,735. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Creighton University

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Friends University
Wichita, KS

Friends University came in at #19 for health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Friends University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Friends University in the most recent year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Friends University earn a median of $47,675 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,721. See the full health sciences & services program report for Friends University

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University Of North Dakota ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best health sciences & services schools. This large public university is located in the city of Grand Forks. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 22 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Dakota in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $64,378 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,110. Read more about the health sciences & services program at University Of North Dakota

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Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #21 for health sciences & services this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Omaha. There were roughly 15 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $45,583 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,799. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Metropolitan Community College Area

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #22 for health sciences & services this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Maryville University Of Saint Louis awarded about 52 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn a median of $67,909 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full health sciences & services details for Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Mcpherson College
McPherson, KS

Mcpherson College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Mcpherson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McPherson. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. About 14 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Mcpherson College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Mcpherson College earn around $42,278 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Mcpherson College

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University earned the #24 position for health sciences & services this year. Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 10 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Rockhurst University in the most recent year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Rockhurst University earn a median of $70,849 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. See the full health sciences & services program report for Rockhurst University

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Culver Stockton College earned the #25 position for health sciences & services this year. Set in the rural area of Canton, Culver Stockton College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. Culver Stockton College awarded about 11 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $38,725 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Culver Stockton College

Rest of the Top 43 Health Sciences & Services Schools

These schools also placed among the best for health sciences & services this year:

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
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Drury University
Springfield, MO
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Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
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College Of The Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO
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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 · 96 schools evaluated.

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