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2023 Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

249 Colleges
$34,901 Avg Salary
$23,669 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Medical Administrative Services School for You

In 2020-2021, 89,359 health and medical administrative services students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #2 most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 249 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

View our full ranking methodology.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Colleges.

Top 25 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Health/Medical Admin Services

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for health and medical administrative services students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ottawa University - Milwaukee. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ottawa University - Milwaukee is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookfield.

On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from Ottawa University - Milwaukee take out $26,201 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of St Francis is a great place for health and medical administrative services students. Located in the suburb of Joliet, University of Saint Francis is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, health and medical administrative services majors at University of Saint Francis accumulate an average of around $27,715 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire.

On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from UW - Eau Claire take out $25,460 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The excellent programs at Madison Area Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best health and medical administrative services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public school with a large student population.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at Madison College take out an average of $22,301 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health and medical administrative services programs. Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a large student population.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Southwest Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Fennimore.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Southwest Tech take out is $12,500.

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#8

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Viterbo is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of La Crosse.

On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from Viterbo take out $40,483 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health and medical administrative services programs. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.

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Fox Valley Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health and medical administrative services programs. FVTC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Appleton.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at FVTC take out is $9,089.

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With a ranking of #11, Herzing University - Akron did quite well on this year’s best schools for health and medical administrative services students. Herzing Akron is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Akron.

While working on their degree, health and medical administrative services majors at Herzing Akron accumulate an average of around $36,216 in student debt.

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DeVry University - Illinois came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Chicago, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, health and medical administrative services graduates from DeVry University - Illinois carry an average student debtload of $36,165.

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Herzing University - Brookfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health and medical administrative services students. It came in at #13 on the list. Herzing University - Brookfield is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookfield.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Herzing University - Brookfield take out is $36,216.

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Rasmussen University - Illinois came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Rockford, Rasmussen University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, health and medical administrative services graduates from Rasmussen University - Illinois carry an average student debtload of $26,225.

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Northcentral Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. North Central Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wausau.

While working on their degree, health and medical administrative services majors at North Central Technical College accumulate an average of around $8,999 in student debt.

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#16

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI

Moraine Park Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Fond du Lac.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Moraine Park Technical College take out is $12,572.

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Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health and medical administrative services programs. Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Rockford.

While working on their degree, health and medical administrative services majors at Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College accumulate an average of around $23,254 in student debt.

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#18

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, IL

With a ranking of #18, Concordia University, Chicago did quite well on this year’s best schools for health and medical administrative services students. Located in the large suburb of River Forest, Concordia University, Chicago is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, health and medical administrative services majors at Concordia University, Chicago accumulate an average of around $26,500 in student debt.

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#19

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo, OH

Mercy College of Ohio came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Toledo, Mercy College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Mercy College take out is $44,330.

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Herzing University - Madison came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Madison, Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that health and medical administrative services majors at Herzing University - Madison take out is $36,216.

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Rasmussen University - Wisconsin landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health and medical administrative services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, health and medical administrative services majors at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin accumulate an average of around $26,225 in student debt.

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Cincinnati State is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

After completing their degree, health and medical administrative services graduates from Cincinnati State carry an average student debtload of $22,717.

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#23

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

Health & Medical Administrative Services majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $16,371 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Mahoning County Career and Technical Center came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Canfield, Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is a public college with a small student population.

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Herzing University - Kenosha ranked #25 on this year’s Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Kenosha, Herzing University - Kenosha is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

On average, health and medical administrative services graduates from Herzing University - Kenosha take out $36,216 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Rest of the Top Best Health/Medical Admin Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

#26

Rush University

Chicago, IL
#28

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI
#30

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI
#32

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH
#33

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH

Honorable Mentions

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

Rank College Location
38 Illinois State University Normal, IL
39 University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Green Bay, WI
40 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
41 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
42 Stautzenberger College - Maumee Maumee, OH
43 Northwood University Midland, MI
44 College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
45 Indiana University - Southeast New Albany, IN
46 Ross Medical Education Center - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
47 Great Oaks Career Campuses Cincinnati, OH
48 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
49 Ross College-Sylvania Sylvania, OH

Best Health & Medical Administrative Services Colleges by State

Explore the best health and medical administrative services colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 1,726
Ohio 1,578
Michigan 1,103
Indiana 1,799
Wisconsin 534

Health & Medical Administrative Services is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Health & Medical Administrative Services Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Health Care Management 31,436
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 10,149
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 9,664
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 8,186
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant & Medical Secretary 8,049
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 4,894
Hospital & Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 4,391
Medical Office Management/Administration 3,564
Health Information Management 3,317
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services 2,245
Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist 1,180
Medical Reception/Receptionist 781
Long Term Care Administration/Management 353
Clinical Research Coordinator 344
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant 224
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 198
Healthcare Innovation 183
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 94
Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician 26
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor 22
Health/Medical Claims Examiner 15
Disease Registry Data Management 8
Healthcare Information Privacy Assurance and Security 7

Majors Similar to Health & Medical Administrative Services

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
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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