2023 Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right 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. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Healthcare Associate Degree 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 132 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Rasmussen University - Illinois the best school in the Great Lakes Region for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,883 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Illinois. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Illinois accumulate an average of $27,566 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - Illinois does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Madison. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Herzing University - Madison does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,029 in student loans.
Herzing University - Madison does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Akron. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
If you want to attend Herzing Akron, expect to pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,509 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing Akron. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Madison Area Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in the Great Lakes Region .
Students from Wisconsin who attend Madison College full time pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,769. On average, associate degree students take out $21,947 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Madison College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in the Great Lakes Region .
Students from Wisconsin who attend Southwest Tech full time pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,718 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Southwest Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Wisconsin, expect to pay an average of $12,860 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Wisconsin accumulate an average of $27,566 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
James A Rhodes State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rhodes State College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,721. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,411 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Rhodes State College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ivy Tech Community College is $4,637. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,927. On average, associate degree students take out $15,984 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ivy Tech Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.
In-state students pay an average of $10,044 in tuition and fees if they attend IUPUI full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $32,101. On average, associate degree students take out $21,898 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IUPUI. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Oakton Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $10,446 in tuition and fees if they attend Oakton Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,462. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,398 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Oakton Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CVTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,208 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CVTC. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Schoolcraft College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Schoolcraft College is $5,494. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,574. Associate Degree recipients from Schoolcraft College accumulate an average of $17,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Schoolcraft College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #13 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,240 to cover tuition and fees at SIUC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $20,577 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SIUC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
William Rainey Harper College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Harper College is $9,870. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,682. Associate Degree recipients from Harper College accumulate an average of $15,799 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Harper College. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands ranked #15 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Students from Ohio who attend BGSU-Firelands full time pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,765. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,034 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BGSU-Firelands. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
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Western Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western Technical College is $4,572. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,687. Associate Degree recipients from Western Technical College accumulate an average of $18,870 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Western Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northcentral Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.
Students from Wisconsin who attend North Central Technical College full time pay an average of $3,723 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,415. On average, associate degree students take out $14,435 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that North Central Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Cincinnati - Clermont College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
Students from Ohio who attend UC Clermont College full time pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,198. On average, associate degree students take out $19,638 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UC Clermont College. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ferris State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
On average, associate degree students take out $19,950 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Ferris, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cincinnati State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,090. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,224 in student loans.
Cincinnati State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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With a ranking of #21, University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
The average tuition and fees at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne is $33,390. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $29,695 in loans while pursuing their degree.
University of St. Francis Fort Wayne does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Blackhawk Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. On average, associate degree students take out $16,392 in loans while pursuing their degree.
BTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Students from Wisconsin who attend NWTC full time pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,849. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,312 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that NWTC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Joliet Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Joliet Junior College is $12,570. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,410. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,342 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Joliet Junior College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #25, Roosevelt University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,658 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Roosevelt does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our best healthcare schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI |
| 27 | Delta College | University Center, MI |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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