2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 259 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which 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.
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2023 Most Popular Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the medical assisting programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools in Allied Health Services
Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for allied health and medical assisting services students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
Medical Assisting majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $13,399 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Ohio State carry an average student debt load of $25,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $313.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Chicago, Malcolm X College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Medical Assisting majors at Malcolm X College take out an average of $13,924 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, MTI - Springfield, Illinois is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at MTI - Springfield, Illinois take out is $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $54, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
The excellent programs at College of Lake County helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public school with a large student population.
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Sinclair Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #6 on the list. Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dayton.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Sinclair Community College take out $14,175 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #7, Ross College-Sylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Ross College-Sylvania is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Sylvania.
Medical Assisting majors at Ross College-Sylvania take out an average of $14,337 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Ross College-Sylvania Report
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. NWTC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at NWTC accumulate an average of around $15,230 in student debt.
With a ranking of #9, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Purdue University Global carry an average student debt load of $26,300. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $108.
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With a ranking of #10, Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Melrose Park, Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park carry an average student debt load of $11,208. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $69.
Fortis College - Columbus ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Westerville, Fortis College - Columbus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Fortis College - Columbus take out is $11,390. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $54, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Fortis College - Columbus
Rasmussen University - Illinois landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular 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.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Rasmussen University - Illinois accumulate an average of around $19,179 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $64.
Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. MATC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at MATC take out is $17,666.
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With a ranking of #14, Macomb Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the midsize city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Macomb Community College accumulate an average of around $11,039 in student debt.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Macomb Community College Report
Waubonsee Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the rural area of Sugar Grove, Waubonsee is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Baker College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Baker College accumulate an average of around $18,417 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $92, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Fox College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Fox College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bedford Park.
Medical Assisting majors at Fox College take out an average of $19,302 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $130.
Read full report on Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Fox College
Ross Medical Education Center - Grand Rapids North did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the suburb of Grand Rapids, Ross - Grand Rapids North is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Ross - Grand Rapids North take out is $9,500.
Illinois Central College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. ICC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of East Peoria.
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Parkland College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Parkland College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Champaign.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Parkland College take out $9,293 in student loans while working on their degree.
Herzing University - Brookfield landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Herzing University - Brookfield is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookfield.
After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Brookfield carry an average student debt load of $26,758.
Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ross - Roosevelt Park is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Roosevelt Park.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Ross - Roosevelt Park take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $43.
With a ranking of #22, Heartland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Normal, Heartland Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Heartland Community College Report
Remington College - Cleveland Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #24 on the list. Remington College - Cleveland Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Cleveland.
While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Remington College - Cleveland Campus accumulate an average of around $19,123 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $71, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Ross Medical Education Center - Flint came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ross - Flint is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Flint.
On average, medical assisting graduates from Ross - Flint take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $43.
Full Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services at Ross Medical Education Center - Flint Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College | Shell Lake, WI |
| 41 | Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL |
| 43 | McHenry County College | Crystal Lake, IL |
| 44 | Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH |
| 44 | Ross Medical Education Center - Niles | Niles, OH |
| 46 | Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI |
| 46 | Ross Medical Education Center - Muncie | Muncie, IN |
| 46 | Ross Medical Education Center - Granger | Granger, IN |
| 49 | Fortis College - Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN |
| 50 | Fortis College - Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH |
| 50 | Stark State College | North Canton, OH |
Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State
Explore the best allied health and medical assisting services schools 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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