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

276 Colleges
$53,557 Avg Salary
$20,235 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions 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 Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 276 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which 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.

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

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for allied health professions students. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $13,908.

Full Allied Health Professions at Ivy Tech Community College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Madison Area Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.

On average, allied health graduates from Madison College take out $17,375 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of DuPage. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Allied Health majors at COD take out an average of $13,258 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of around $15,552 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at Sinclair Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cuyahoga Community College District. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Cuyahoga Community College District take out is $13,396.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at NWTC take out is $16,269.

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Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Columbus State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Columbus State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.

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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #9 on the list. Malcolm X College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Chicago.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Malcolm X College carry an average student debt load of $13,452.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Eau Claire.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at CVTC accumulate an average of around $16,698 in student debt.

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at IUPUI accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #12, Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. SIUC is a large public school located in the small city of Carbondale.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at SIUC accumulate an average of around $21,013 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $136.

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With a ranking of #13, Gateway Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Located in the suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.

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#14

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Owens State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Perrysburg.

On average, allied health graduates from Owens State Community College take out $20,854 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #15, Lansing Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. LCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lansing.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at LCC take out is $17,750.

Full Allied Health Professions at Lansing Community College Report

Fox Valley Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#17

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Oakland Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Oakland Community College carry an average student debt load of $16,431.

Full Allied Health Professions at Oakland Community College Report

Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #18 on the list. WCTC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee.

On average, allied health graduates from WCTC take out $17,849 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Allied Health majors at Cincinnati State take out an average of $16,158 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Grand Valley State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at GVSU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $252.

Full Allied Health Professions at Grand Valley State University Report

#21

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the city of La Crosse.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Western Technical College accumulate an average of around $20,606 in student debt.

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Elgin Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Allied Health majors at ECC take out an average of $9,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Elgin Community College Report

#23

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

With a ranking of #23, Mid-State Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. Mid-State is a small public school located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Mid-State accumulate an average of around $11,648 in student debt.

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#23

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL

Southwestern Illinois College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health professions students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Allied Health majors at SWIC take out an average of $12,480 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#25

Kettering College

Kettering, OH

Kettering College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health professions programs. Kettering College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kettering.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at Kettering College accumulate an average of around $25,374 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at Kettering College Report

#28

Baker College

Owosso, MI
#30

Clark State Community College

Springfield, OH
#32

Four County Career Center

Archbold, OH
#34

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN
#38

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI
#38

Rush University

Chicago, IL
#40

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI
#40

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI
#40

Triton College

River Grove, IL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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 Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
43 Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL
44 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Shell Lake, WI
44 Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL
46 Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL
46 Prairie State College Chicago Heights, IL
48 Wayne County Community College District Detroit, MI
48 Butler University Indianapolis, IN
50 University of Wisconsin - Madison Madison, WI
51 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
51 Jackson College Jackson, MI
51 Kaskaskia College Centralia, IL
51 James A Rhodes State College Lima, OH
51 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, 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 25 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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