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2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region

33 Schools Ranked
$9,305 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,692 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which online undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

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#1

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
1,991 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,785 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found DeVry University - Illinois to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Great Lakes Region . DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,991 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,032 to cover tuition and fees at DeVry University - Illinois. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,785 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
197 Total Awards
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,711 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 33 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University Global landed the # 2 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 197 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $10,125 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Purdue University Global. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,436. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Purdue University Global accumulate an average of $25,711 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Purdue University Global is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#3

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
153 Total Awards
$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 33 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Gateway Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Eastern Gateway Community College is a public institution located in Steubenville, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 153 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern Gateway Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,022. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
99 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,006 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Herzing University - Madison. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Herzing University - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 99 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Madison. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herzing University - Madison accumulate an average of $23,006 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Herzing University - Brookfield

Brookfield, Wisconsin
118 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,126 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Herzing University - Brookfield helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 118 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Herzing University - Brookfield, expect to pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herzing University - Brookfield accumulate an average of $26,126 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Ross College-Sylvania

Sylvania, Ohio
113 Total Awards
$12,827 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Ross College-Sylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Sylvania, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school awarded 113 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,827 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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56 Total Awards
$4,571 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,378 Avg Student Debt

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Southwest Tech is a public institution located in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,571 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southwest Tech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,378 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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51 Total Awards
$4,397 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,461 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, James A Rhodes State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Rhodes State College is located in Lima, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 51 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees if they attend Rhodes State College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,721. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rhodes State College accumulate an average of $20,461 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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124 Total Awards
$16,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,038 Avg Student Debt

Stautzenberger College - Maumee ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Maumee, Ohio, and it awarded 124 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,699 to cover tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Maumee. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,038 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, Ohio
193 Total Awards
$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,679 Avg Student Debt

Sinclair Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 193 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sinclair Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,076. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,679 in student loans. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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144 Total Awards
$16,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,637 Avg Student Debt

Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Rockford, Illinois, the very small private for-profit school handed out 144 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College is $16,699. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Stautzenberger College - Rockford Career College accumulate an average of $17,637 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
82 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,506 Avg Student Debt

Moraine Park Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 82 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they attend Moraine Park Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,683. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Moraine Park Technical College accumulate an average of $11,506 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 12% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
62 Total Awards
$3,723 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,125 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Northcentral Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. North Central Technical College is located in Wausau, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 62 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $3,723 in tuition and fees if they attend North Central Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,415. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from North Central Technical College accumulate an average of $13,125 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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91 Total Awards
$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,887 Avg Student Debt

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Cincinnati State is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they attend Cincinnati State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,090. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,887 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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169 Total Awards
$18,582 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Columbus State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the large public school handed out 169 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,582 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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31 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,223 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Akron landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Akron, Ohio, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 31 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing Akron. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Herzing Akron accumulate an average of $25,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
17 Total Awards
$20,964 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,314 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Davenport University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 17 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Davenport University is $20,964. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $42,314 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
157 Total Awards
$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,600 Avg Student Debt

Madison Area Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Madison College is located in Madison, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 157 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Madison College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,769. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,600 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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64 Total Awards
$14,149 Avg Student Debt

Washington State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. WSCC is located in Marietta, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 64 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,149 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#20

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
68 Total Awards
$4,418 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,316 Avg Student Debt

Mid-State Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Wisconsin who attend Mid-State full time pay an average of $4,418 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,351. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,316 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

Richland Community College

Decatur, Illinois
35 Total Awards
$9,090 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, Richland Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Richland Community College is located in Decatur, Illinois and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 35 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $9,090 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Richland Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,260. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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33 Total Awards
$16,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,468 Avg Student Debt

Stautzenberger College - Brecksville ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Brecksville, Ohio, the very small private for-profit school awarded 33 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Stautzenberger College - Brecksville is $16,699. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,468 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

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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#23

Marion Technical College

Marion, Ohio
17 Total Awards
$5,625 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,427 Avg Student Debt

Marion Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Marion, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 17 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MTC is $5,625. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,505. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,427 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#24

Kirtland Community College

Roscommon, Michigan
23 Total Awards
$6,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,311 Avg Student Debt

Kirtland Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Kirtland Community College is a small public school located in Roscommon, Michigan that handed out 23 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kirtland Community College is $6,390. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,580. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,311 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#25

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, Wisconsin
332 Total Awards
$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,858 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. NWTC is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 332 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees if they attend NWTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,849. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,858 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

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.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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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