2023 Best Medical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Medical Science Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, medical science was ranked #248 in the country. In fact 909 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Medical Science Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Medical Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for medical science majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Medical Science
Our 2023 rankings named Mayo Clinic School of Medicine the best school in the Plains States Region for medical science students working on their master’s degree. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Rochester.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the # 2 spot on the list. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Medical Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Medical Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for medical science students working on their master’s degree. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
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Saint Cloud State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree medical science programs. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 27 |
| Minnesota | 41 |
| Iowa | 2 |
| Nebraska | 0 |
| North Dakota | 1 |
| South Dakota | 2 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Medical Science
One of 30 majors within the area of study, medical science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Medical Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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