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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan

42 Schools Ranked
$9,460 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 42 schools in Michigan to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Lansing Community College

Lansing, Michigan
239 Total Awards
$7,340 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Lansing Community College the most popular school in Michigan for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. LCC is located in Lansing, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 239 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $7,340 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,760. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
109 Total Awards
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Oakland Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Michigan. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. It awarded 109 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Oakland Community College is $5,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Oakland Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
99 Total Awards
$4,248 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Washtenaw Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Washtenaw Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 99 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $4,248 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Washtenaw Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,856. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Washtenaw Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Irene's Myomassology Institute

Southfield, Michigan
91 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Irene’s Myomassology Institute. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Irene’s Myomassology Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Southfield, Michigan. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 91 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Abcott Institute

Southfield, Michigan
87 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Abcott Institute. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Abcott Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Southfield, Michigan. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 87 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Abcott Institute does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
53 Total Awards

Ferris State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Ferris is a fairly large public school situated in Big Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 53 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Ferris does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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45 Total Awards

With a ranking of #7, Michigan Career and Technical Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Michigan Career and Technical Institute is a public institution located in Plainwell, Michigan. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 45 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

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#8

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, Michigan
41 Total Awards
$5,494 Average Tuition & Fees

Schoolcraft College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Located in Livonia, Michigan, the medium-sized public school handed out 41 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Schoolcraft College is $5,494. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,574. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Schoolcraft College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, Michigan
23 Total Awards
$6,878 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Kellogg Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in Battle Creek, Michigan, the small public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kellogg Community College is $6,878. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,450. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Kellogg Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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23 Total Awards
$12,322 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan - Flint ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in Flint, Michigan, the medium-sized public school handed out 23 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $12,322 in tuition and fees if they attend UM Flint full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,058. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UM Flint does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, Michigan
23 Total Awards

Douglas J Aveda Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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21 Total Awards
$4,400 Average Tuition & Fees

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. KBOCC is located in Baraga, Michigan and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at KBOCC is $4,400. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

KBOCC 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 fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Carnegie Institute

Troy, Michigan
20 Total Awards
$14,702 Average Tuition & Fees

Carnegie Institute came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in Troy, Michigan, the very small private for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Carnegie Institute, expect to pay an average of $14,702 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Delta College

University Center, Michigan
20 Total Awards
$6,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Delta College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Delta College is a medium-sized public school located in University Center, Michigan that handed out 20 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Delta College is $6,860. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,100. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Delta College. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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16 Total Awards
$3,263 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Wayne County Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Michigan who attend WCCCD full time pay an average of $3,263 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,998. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

One thing to take note of is that WCCCD does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage

Port Huron, Michigan
15 Total Awards

Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage is a private for-profit institution located in Port Huron, Michigan. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 15 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage 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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#16

North Central Michigan College

Petoskey, Michigan
15 Total Awards
$6,916 Average Tuition & Fees

North Central Michigan College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Petoskey, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 15 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NCMC is $6,916. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,736. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NCMC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Mid Michigan College

Harrison, Michigan
14 Total Awards
$7,626 Average Tuition & Fees

Mid Michigan College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in Harrison, Michigan, the small public school handed out 14 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Mid Michigan College is $7,626. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mid Michigan College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#19

Macomb Community College

Warren, Michigan
13 Total Awards
$6,090 Average Tuition & Fees

Macomb Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Warren, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 13 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees if they attend Macomb Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,680. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Macomb Community College. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#20

Dorsey College, Wayne

Wayne, Michigan
12 Total Awards
$31,680 Average Tuition & Fees

Dorsey College, Wayne did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Wayne, Michigan, and it awarded 12 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Dorsey College, Wayne, expect to pay an average of $31,680 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

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#21

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, Michigan
9 Total Awards
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Henry Ford College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 9 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Henry Ford College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,192. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Henry Ford College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Monroe County Community College

Monroe, Michigan
9 Total Awards
$7,055 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Monroe County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in Monroe, Michigan, the small public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,055 in tuition and fees if they attend Monroe County Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,760. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Monroe County Community College. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Monroe County Community College Report

#23

Bay Mills Community College

Brimley, Michigan
7 Total Awards
$3,320 Average Tuition & Fees

Bay Mills Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. BMCC is a very small public school situated in Brimley, Michigan. It awarded 7 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at BMCC is $3,320. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BMCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#23

Dorsey College, Roseville

Roseville, Michigan
7 Total Awards
$31,680 Average Tuition & Fees

Dorsey College, Roseville ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Roseville, Michigan, and it awarded 7 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Dorsey College, Roseville does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $31,680. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full Dorsey College, Roseville Report

#25

The Salon Professional Academy

Battle Creek, Michigan
5 Total Awards

With a ranking of #25, The Salon Professional Academy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. TSPA - Battle Creek is a private for-profit institution located in Battle Creek, Michigan. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that TSPA - Battle Creek does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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