2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 131 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
Of the 281 students majoring in medical assisting at Ivy Tech Community College, 9% are male and 91% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $16,235 in student debt.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Ross College-Sylvania helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Ross College-Sylvania is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sylvania.
About 94% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 6% are male.
Medical Assisting majors at Ross College-Sylvania take out an average of $21,838 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Sinclair Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Dayton.
Women make up 86% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Sinclair Community College carry an average student debt load of $20,420.
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Out of the 131 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Fox College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Fox College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bedford Park.
Of the 107 students majoring in medical assisting at Fox College, 29% are male and 71% are female.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Fox College take out $22,976 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $130.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Macomb Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 87% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Macomb Community College carry an average student debt load of $15,386.
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With a ranking of #6, Baker College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 85% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Baker College carry an average student debt load of $24,471. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $92, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Shawnee State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health and medical assisting services programs. Shawnee State University is a small public school located in the town of Portsmouth.
Women make up 83% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Shawnee State University carry an average student debt load of $23,559.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. MATC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
Women make up 77% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from MATC carry an average student debt load of $26,461.
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Stark State College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of North Canton.
Women make up 88% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Stark State College carry an average student debt load of $22,472.
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College of DuPage did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. COD is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn.
Women make up 75% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at COD take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,705.
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With a ranking of #11, Rasmussen University - Illinois did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Rockford, Rasmussen University - Illinois is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 92% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Rasmussen University - Illinois take out while working on their Associate Degree is $26,383.
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Mott Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health and medical assisting services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the city of Flint, MCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 57% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 43% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from MCC carry an average student debt load of $19,101.
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Kent State University at Ashtabula ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the distant town of Ashtabula, Kent State University at Ashtabula is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 75% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from Kent State University at Ashtabula carry an average student debt load of $25,586.
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Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Wauwatosa, Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 94% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa take out $25,906 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $106.
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With a ranking of #14, Kellogg Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Battle Creek, Kellogg Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 47 students majoring in medical assisting at Kellogg Community College, 30% are male and 70% are female.
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Herzing University - Madison came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Madison, Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 96% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 4% are male.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Herzing University - Madison take out while working on their Associate Degree is $30,954.
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Western Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in medical assisting at the school are women while 22% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Western Technical College accumulate an average of around $17,005 in student debt.
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Illinois Central College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. ICC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of East Peoria.
Women make up 84% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, medical assisting graduates from ICC carry an average student debt load of $15,147.
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Grand Rapids Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 89% of the medical assisting majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, medical assisting majors at Grand Rapids Community College accumulate an average of around $24,047 in student debt.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Services students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Kent State University at East Liverpool | East Liverpool, OH |
| 21 | Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH |
| 21 | University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN |
| 23 | Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI |
| 23 | Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH |
| 23 | North Central State College | Mansfield, OH |
| 23 | Bryant & Stratton College - Parma | Parma, OH |
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 Related Majors
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 26 schools only.
- 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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