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2023 Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

217 Colleges
$29,488 Avg Salary
$16,235 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, allied health and medical assisting services was ranked #48 in the country. In fact 84,492 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 217 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Check out the medical assisting programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 25 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Allied Health Services

Our 2023 rankings named Case Western Reserve University the best school in the Great Lakes Region for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northwestern University is a great place for allied health and medical assisting services students. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Brookfield. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Herzing University - Brookfield is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookfield.

Medical Assisting majors at Herzing University - Brookfield take out an average of $26,758 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Melrose Park, Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park take out is $11,208. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $69.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Medical College of Wisconsin. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Milwaukee, Medical College of Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Ross Medical Education Center - Brighton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Brighton, Ross - Brighton is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Ross - Brighton take out an average of $14,337 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

First Institute of Travel, Inc

Crystal Lake, IL

First Institute of Travel, Inc came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Crystal Lake, First Institute of Travel, Inc. is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at First Institute of Travel, Inc. accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.

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Ross Medical Education Center - Ann Arbor ranked #8 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Ann Arbor, Ross - Ann Arbor is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Ross - Ann Arbor take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Southwest Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Fennimore.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Southwest Tech carry an average student debtload of $9,500.

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Herzing University - Akron came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Herzing Akron is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Akron.

Medical Assisting majors at Herzing Akron take out an average of $26,758 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Ross Medical Education Center - Davison came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Davison, Ross - Davison is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Ross - Davison take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#12

Kettering College

Kettering, OH

Kettering College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Kettering, Kettering College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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CALC Institute of Technology landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of Alton, CALC is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at CALC take out an average of $8,829 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#14

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $13,399 in student debt.

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Herzing University - Madison came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Madison, Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Madison carry an average student debtload of $26,758.

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#16

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

Oakton Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the small city of Des Plaines, Oakton Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#17

Ross College-Sylvania

Sylvania, OH

Ross College-Sylvania came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ross College-Sylvania is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sylvania.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Ross College-Sylvania take out is $14,337.

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With a ranking of #18, Ross Medical Education Center - Ontario did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Ross - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Ontario.

Medical Assisting majors at Ross - Ontario take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#19

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #19 on the list. UIndy is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at UIndy take out is $31,738.

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With a ranking of #20, Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Kenosha, Herzing University - Kenosha is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Kenosha carry an average student debtload of $29,169.

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Rasmussen University - Illinois landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Rockford, Rasmussen University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Rasmussen University - Illinois take out an average of $19,179 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $64.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #22 on the list. NWTC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from NWTC carry an average student debtload of $15,230.

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#23

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH

With a ranking of #23, Polaris Career Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Polaris Career Center is a fairly small public school located in the large suburb of Middleburg Heights.

Medical Assisting majors at Polaris Career Center take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#24

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Western Technical College carry an average student debtload of $11,612.

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#25

Fox College

Bedford Park, IL

Fox College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Fox College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bedford Park.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Fox College carry an average student debtload of $19,302. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $130.

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Rest of the Top Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

#30

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI
#31

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
33 City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College Chicago, IL
34 Orion Institute Perrysburg, OH
35 Huntington University Huntington, IN
36 Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI
37 Purdue University Global Indianapolis, IN
38 Morton College Cicero, IL
39 Ross Medical Education Center - Midland Midland, MI
40 State Career College Waukegan, IL
41 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL
42 James A Rhodes State College Lima, OH
43 Ross Medical Education Center - Grand Rapids North Grand Rapids, MI

Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health and medical assisting services colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 522
Ohio 1,466
Illinois 720
Indiana 455
Wisconsin 455

Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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