2023 Best Natural Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Natural Sciences School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, natural sciences was ranked #213 in the country. In fact 2,214 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Natural Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Natural Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Natural Sciences Colleges.
Top Plains States Region Schools in Natural Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named College of Saint Benedict the best school in the Plains States Region for natural sciences students. CSB is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Saint Joseph.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kansas State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Natural Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that natural sciences majors at K -State take out is $20,268. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $178.
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The excellent programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best natural sciences schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Missouri State University - Springfield is a great place for natural sciences students. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.
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Explore the best natural sciences schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Missouri | 39 |
Minnesota | 21 |
Kansas | 93 |
Iowa | 0 |
Nebraska | 6 |
South Dakota | 4 |
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Natural Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Natural Sciences is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Natural Sciences
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
Biological & Physical Science | 30,075 |
Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,074 |
International Studies | 7,368 |
Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 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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