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2023 Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

217 Colleges
$6,684 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,488 Avg Salary

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 Value 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. Our analysis looked at 217 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for medical assisting students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top 25 Best Great Lakes Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Allied Health Services

$5,415 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Northcentral Technical College to be the best value school for allied health and medical assisting services students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Wausau, North Central Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

North Central Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,415 in tuition and fees each year. On average, medical assisting graduates from North Central Technical College take out $11,725 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health and medical assisting services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Tech are $6,683 per year. After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Southwest Tech carry an average student debtload of $9,500.

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$4,032 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Washington State Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the rural area of Marietta, WSCC is a public college with a small student population.

WSCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from WSCC carry an average student debtload of $16,100.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWTC are $6,849 per year. After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from NWTC carry an average student debtload of $15,230.

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#5

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI
$6,687 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 217 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the small city of La Crosse.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western Technical College are $6,687 per year. After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Western Technical College carry an average student debtload of $11,612.

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Moraine Park Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

Moraine Park Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. Medical Assisting majors at Moraine Park Technical College take out an average of $8,156 in student loans while working on their egree.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Moraine Park Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.

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With a ranking of #7, Madison Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Madison College are $6,769 a year. While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Madison College accumulate an average of around $17,092 in student debt.

Madison College also took the #5 spot in our Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region rankings.

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$3,998 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayne County Community College District ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Detroit, WCCCD is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCCCD are $3,998 a year.

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$6,056 Average Tuition & Fees

Lakeshore Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #9 on the list. LTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Cleveland.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LTC are $6,056 per year. On average, medical assisting graduates from LTC take out $8,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI

Blackhawk Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Janesville, BTC is a public college with a small student population.

BTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from BTC carry an average student debtload of $14,025.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, BTC also did well on our Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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$6,603 Average Tuition & Fees

Waukesha County Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health and medical assisting services programs. WCTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Pewaukee.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCTC are $6,603 a year. On average, medical assisting graduates from WCTC take out $9,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. CVTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CVTC are $6,683 a year. On average, medical assisting graduates from CVTC take out $15,569 in student loans while working on their degree.

CVTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

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#13

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI
$6,351 Average Tuition & Fees

Mid-State Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Mid-State is a small public school located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mid-State are $6,351 a year. The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Mid-State take out is $9,118.

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$6,960 Average Tuition & Fees

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Shell Lake, WITC is a public school with a small student population.

WITC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,960 in tuition and fees each year. Medical Assisting majors at WITC take out an average of $10,051 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #15, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FVTC are $6,861 per year. After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from FVTC carry an average student debtload of $17,500.

In addition to its great value ranking, FVTC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

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#16

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Ivy Tech Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,927 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of around $13,399 in student debt.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ivy Tech Community College also did well on our Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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Gateway Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gateway Technical College are $6,803 per year. The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Gateway Technical College take out is $12,999.

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$6,908 Average Tuition & Fees

Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

MATC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,908 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from MATC carry an average student debtload of $17,666.

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#19

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Oakland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #19 on the list. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Oakland Community College are $5,200 a year.

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James A Rhodes State College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Rhodes State College is a small public school located in the suburb of Lima.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rhodes State College are $8,721 a year. On average, medical assisting graduates from Rhodes State College take out $10,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Rhodes State College also claimed a spot on our Best Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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$7,680 Average Tuition & Fees

Macomb Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health and medical assisting services programs. Macomb Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Warren.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Macomb Community College are $7,680 a year. On average, medical assisting graduates from Macomb Community College take out $11,039 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#22

Nicolet Area Technical College

Rhinelander, WI
$6,852 Average Tuition & Fees

Nicolet Area Technical College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health and medical assisting services programs. Nicolet Area Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Rhinelander.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Nicolet Area Technical College are $6,852 a year. After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Nicolet Area Technical College carry an average student debtload of $8,000.

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#23

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI
$5,856 Average Tuition & Fees

Washtenaw Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public school with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Washtenaw Community College are $5,856 per year.

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#24

Delta College

University Center, MI
$7,100 Average Tuition & Fees

Delta College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Delta College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of University Center.

Delta College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,100 in tuition and fees each year. Medical Assisting majors at Delta College take out an average of $16,800 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$7,091 Average Tuition & Fees

Mott Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #25 on the list. MCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.

MCC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,091 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at MCC accumulate an average of around $16,075 in student debt.

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

#27

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL
#29

Highland Community College

Freeport, IL
#32

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines, IL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
33 Stark State College North Canton, OH
34 Rend Lake College Ina, IL
35 Morton College Cicero, IL
36 Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL
37 Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI
38 Herzing University - Akron Akron, OH
39 West Shore Community College Scottville, MI
40 Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI
41 Kettering College Kettering, OH
42 Glen Oaks Community College Centreville, MI
43 Herzing University - Madison Madison, WI

Best Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health and medical assisting services colleges 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.

  • 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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