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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

135 Colleges
$45,735 Avg Salary
$19,890 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 82,308 allied health professions students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 135 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health Professions program at each school on the list.

Check out the allied health associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 82% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 18% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $17,125.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 148 students majoring in allied health at Sinclair Community College, 43% are male and 57% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of around $20,485 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cuyahoga Community College District. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland.

Women make up 56% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at Cuyahoga Community College District take out an average of $16,633 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of DuPage. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 61% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from COD take out $17,557 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#5

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Out of the 135 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Baker College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Owosso.

Of the 98 students majoring in allied health at Baker College, 8% are male and 92% are female.

Allied Health majors at Baker College take out an average of $26,290 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $69, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Malcolm X College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.

Women make up 73% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at Malcolm X College take out an average of $15,764 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#7

Triton College

River Grove, IL

Triton College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Triton College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of River Grove.

Of the 74 students majoring in allied health at Triton College, 9% are male and 91% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Triton College carry an average student debt load of $14,901.

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Macomb Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Macomb Community College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Warren.

About 83% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 17% are male.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Macomb Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,426.

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#8

Jackson College

Jackson, MI

With a ranking of #8, Jackson College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Jackson College is a small public school located in the rural area of Jackson.

About 91% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 9% are male.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Jackson College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $24,353.

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Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 78% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 22% are male.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at MATC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $23,217.

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#11

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.

Of the 61 students majoring in allied health at Ferris, 8% are male and 92% are female.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Ferris take out while working on their Associate Degree is $25,178. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $234.

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Lansing Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. LCC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Lansing.

About 83% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 17% are male.

Allied Health majors at LCC take out an average of $23,634 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#13

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Perrysburg.

About 84% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 16% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Owens State Community College accumulate an average of around $25,553 in student debt.

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#14

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

Kaskaskia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Kaskaskia College is a small public school located in the rural area of Centralia.

Of the 57 students majoring in allied health at Kaskaskia College, 7% are male and 93% are female.

Allied Health majors at Kaskaskia College take out an average of $7,577 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#15

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the midsize city of Dearborn, Henry Ford College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 91% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at Henry Ford College take out an average of $25,283 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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William Rainey Harper College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public school with a large student population.

About 82% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 18% are male.

Allied Health majors at Harper College take out an average of $20,049 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Moraine Valley Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the large suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 55 students majoring in allied health at MVCC, 45% are male and 55% are female.

On average, allied health graduates from MVCC take out $15,037 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#16

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL

With a ranking of #16, Southwestern Illinois College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 87% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at SWIC take out an average of $17,232 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Midwestern Career College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Midwestern Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

Women make up 81% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at Midwestern Career College take out an average of $25,398 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Madison Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.

About 69% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 31% are male.

Allied Health majors at Madison College take out an average of $23,471 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Professions students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
21 Oakland Community College Bloomfield Hills, MI
22 Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL
23 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
23 Central Ohio Technical College Newark, OH
25 Bowling Green State University - Firelands Huron, OH
25 Delta College University Center, MI
27 Stark State College North Canton, OH
27 Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
27 Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health professions schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 1,751
Ohio 2,067
Michigan 1,437
Indiana 1,253
Wisconsin 788

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

Allied Health Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 26,641
Physician Assistant 11,351
Radiologic Technology 9,790
Surgical Technology 7,583
Respiratory Care Therapy 6,845
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5,396
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,850
Athletic Training 3,767
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1,911
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,405
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 619
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 568
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 525
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 379
Polysomnography 302
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 138
Mammography Technician/Technology 69
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 51
Cardiopulmonary Technology 40
Hearing Instrument Specialist 32
Gene/Genetic Therapy 31
Orthopedic Technology 15

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
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).

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