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2023 Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

217 Colleges
$29,488 Avg Salary
$16,235 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services School for You

With 84,492 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, allied health and medical assisting services is the #10 most popular major in the United States.

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.

The Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 217 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Check out the medical assisting programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 25 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Allied Health Services

Our analysis found Case Western Reserve University to be the best school for allied health and medical assisting services students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Case Western is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland.

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#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Brookfield is a great place for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Brookfield, Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Herzing University - Brookfield take out an average of $26,758 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Melrose Park.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park take out is $11,208. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $69.

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The excellent programs at Medical College of Wisconsin 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 . Medical College of Wisconsin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Milwaukee.

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With a ranking of #6, Ross Medical Education Center - Brighton did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Ross - Brighton is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Brighton.

Medical Assisting majors at Ross - Brighton take out an average of $14,337 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

First Institute of Travel, Inc

Crystal Lake, IL

First Institute of Travel, Inc did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #7 on the list. First Institute of Travel, Inc. is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Crystal Lake.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at First Institute of Travel, Inc. accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.

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Ross Medical Education Center - Ann Arbor ranked #8 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ross - Ann Arbor is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Ross - Ann Arbor take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #9, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Southwest Tech carry an average student debtload of $9,500.

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Herzing University - Akron landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the large suburb of Akron, Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Herzing Akron take out an average of $26,758 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #11, Ross Medical Education Center - Davison did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Ross - Davison is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Davison.

Medical Assisting majors at Ross - Davison take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#12

Kettering College

Kettering, OH

Kettering College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Kettering College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Kettering.

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CALC Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #13 on the list. CALC is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Alton.

Medical Assisting majors at CALC take out an average of $8,829 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#14

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $13,399 in student debt.

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Herzing University - Madison came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Herzing University - Madison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Madison.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Madison carry an average student debtload of $26,758.

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#16

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

With a ranking of #16, Oakton Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Oakton Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Des Plaines.

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#17

Ross College-Sylvania

Sylvania, OH

Ross College-Sylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Sylvania, Ross College-Sylvania is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Ross College-Sylvania take out is $14,337.

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Ross Medical Education Center - Ontario ranked #18 on this year’s Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Ontario, Ross - Ontario is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Ross - Ontario take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#19

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Indianapolis, UIndy is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at UIndy take out is $31,738.

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Herzing University - Kenosha landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Herzing University - Kenosha is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kenosha.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Herzing University - Kenosha carry an average student debtload of $29,169.

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With a ranking of #21, Rasmussen University - Illinois did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Rasmussen University - Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Rockford.

Medical Assisting majors at Rasmussen University - Illinois take out an average of $19,179 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $64.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from NWTC carry an average student debtload of $15,230.

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#23

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH

Polaris Career Center came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Middleburg Heights, Polaris Career Center is a public school with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Polaris Career Center take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#24

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the city of La Crosse.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Western Technical College carry an average student debtload of $11,612.

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#25

Fox College

Bedford Park, IL

Fox College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of Bedford Park, Fox College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Fox College carry an average student debtload of $19,302. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $130.

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Rest of the Top Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

#30

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI
#31

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Allied Health Services students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
33 City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College Chicago, IL
34 Orion Institute Perrysburg, OH
35 Huntington University Huntington, IN
36 Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI
37 Purdue University Global Indianapolis, IN
38 Morton College Cicero, IL
39 Ross Medical Education Center - Midland Midland, MI
40 State Career College Waukegan, IL
41 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL
42 James A Rhodes State College Lima, OH
43 Ross Medical Education Center - Grand Rapids North Grand Rapids, MI

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
Illinois 720
Ohio 1,466
Michigan 522
Indiana 455
Wisconsin 455

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, allied health and medical assisting services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Medical Assisting Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Medical/Clinical Assistant 56,466
Physical Therapy Assistant 7,420
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 7,393
Occupational Therapist Assistant 4,848
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 3,493
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 3,031
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 709
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 365
Anesthesiologist Assistant 327
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 189
Radiologist Assistant 109
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 97
Lactation Consultant 45

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 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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