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

259 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 Most Popular 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 259 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services program at each school on the list.

Check out the medical assisting 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 and medical assisting services students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $13,399 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Ohio State carry an average student debt load of $25,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $313.

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Out of the 259 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Malcolm X College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.

Medical Assisting majors at Malcolm X College take out an average of $13,924 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 Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. MTI - Springfield, Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at MTI - Springfield, Illinois take out is $9,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $54, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

The excellent programs at College of Lake County 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 . College of Lake County is a large public school located in the large suburb of Grayslake.

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Sinclair Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Sinclair Community College take out $14,175 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Ross College-Sylvania

Sylvania, OH

With a ranking of #7, Ross College-Sylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the suburb of Sylvania, Ross College-Sylvania is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at NWTC accumulate an average of around $15,230 in student debt.

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#9

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Purdue University Global came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Purdue University Global is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Purdue University Global carry an average student debt load of $26,300. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $108.

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Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Melrose Park.

After completing their degree, medical assisting graduates from Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park carry an average student debt load of $11,208. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $69.

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#11

Fortis College - Columbus

Westerville, OH

Fortis College - Columbus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Fortis College - Columbus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Westerville.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Fortis College - Columbus take out is $11,390. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $54, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Rasmussen University - Illinois came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Rasmussen University - Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Rockford.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Rasmussen University - Illinois accumulate an average of around $19,179 in student debt. 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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Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at MATC take out is $17,666.

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With a ranking of #14, Macomb Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Macomb Community College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Warren.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Macomb Community College accumulate an average of around $11,039 in student debt.

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#15

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL

Waubonsee Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Waubonsee is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.

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#16

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Baker College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Owosso.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Baker College accumulate an average of around $18,417 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $92, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#16

Fox College

Bedford Park, IL

Fox College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Bedford Park, Fox College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Medical Assisting majors at Fox College take out an average of $19,302 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $130.

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Ross Medical Education Center - Grand Rapids North ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ross - Grand Rapids North is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Grand Rapids.

The average amount in student loans that medical assisting majors at Ross - Grand Rapids North take out is $9,500.

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#19

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#20

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Parkland College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular allied health and medical assisting services programs. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Parkland College take out $9,293 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Herzing University - Brookfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the suburb of Brookfield, Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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

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Heartland Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Heartland Community College is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Normal.

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Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Roosevelt Park, Ross - Roosevelt Park is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Ross - Roosevelt Park take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $43.

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Remington College - Cleveland Campus came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Cleveland, Remington College - Cleveland Campus is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, medical assisting majors at Remington College - Cleveland Campus accumulate an average of around $19,123 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $71, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #25, Ross Medical Education Center - Flint did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health and medical assisting services students. Located in the large suburb of Flint, Ross - Flint is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, medical assisting graduates from Ross - Flint take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $43.

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#29

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL
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Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI
#33

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI
#34

Apollo Career Center

Lima, OH
#35

Dorsey College, Dearborn

Detroit, MI
#37

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH

Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
41 Lake Land College Mattoon, IL
41 Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Shell Lake, WI
43 McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL
44 Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH
44 Ross Medical Education Center - Niles Niles, OH
46 Ross Medical Education Center - Muncie Muncie, IN
46 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
46 Ross Medical Education Center - Granger Granger, IN
49 Fortis College - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
50 Fortis College - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH
50 Stark State College North Canton, OH

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 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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