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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

22 Colleges
$50,708 Avg Salary
$26,232 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, allied health professions was ranked 2nd in Michigan. In fact, 1,437 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

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. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for allied health majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Siena Heights University the most popular school in Michigan for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Adrian.

About 87% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 13% are male.

Allied Health majors at Siena Heights University take out an average of $27,334 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Siena Heights University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Grand Valley State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 88% of the allied health majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, allied health graduates from GVSU carry an average student debt load of $25,629. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $252.

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#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Michigan University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.

Of the 21 students majoring in allied health at Central Michigan, 48% are male and 52% are female.

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#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Oakland University is a great place for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 90% of the allied health majors at the school.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Oakland University

#5

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Ferris State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in Michigan. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.

About 71% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 29% are male.

Full Allied Health Professions at Ferris State University Report

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree allied health professions programs. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

Women make up 69% of the allied health majors at the school.

Full Allied Health Professions at Michigan State University Report

University of Michigan - Flint came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. UM Flint is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.

About 87% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 13% are male.

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#7

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree allied health professions programs. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.

Women make up 93% of the allied health majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Wayne State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,089.

Full Allied Health Professions at Wayne State University Report

With a ranking of #9, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 79% of the allied health majors at the school.

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#10

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

With a ranking of #10, Western Michigan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their bachelor’s degree. WMU is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.

Women make up 50% of the allied health majors at the school.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Western Michigan University

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 1,751
Ohio 2,067
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 22 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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