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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, allied health professions was ranked 6th in Illinois. In fact, 2,281 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 38 schools in Illinois to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Rasmussen University - Illinois to be the best school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in Illinois. Rasmussen University - Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Rockford.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Rasmussen University - Illinois carry an average student debtload of $20,913.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means William Rainey Harper College is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Harper College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,508.
Full Allied Health Professions at William Rainey Harper College Report
The excellent associate degree programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Illinois. SIUC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Carbondale.
Out of the 38 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Joliet Junior College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Joliet Junior College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,262.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Triton College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois list. Triton College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of River Grove.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Triton College carry an average student debtload of $12,562.
College of Lake County ranked #6 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois list. College of Lake County is a large public school located in the large suburb of Grayslake.
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Elgin Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the midsize city of Elgin, ECC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Roosevelt University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
With a ranking of #9, Illinois Central College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Allied Health majors at ICC take out an average of $9,913 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Allied Health Professions at Illinois Central College Report
With a ranking of #10, Lincoln Land Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. LLCC is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
On average, allied health graduates from LLCC take out $14,971 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,443 |
| Indiana | 963 |
| Wisconsin | 2,297 |
| Ohio | 3,031 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Allied Health
One of 11 majors within the trade school area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.
Allied Health Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 27,240 |
| Physician Assistant | 12,000 |
| Radiologic Technology | 10,633 |
| Surgical Technology | 7,412 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 6,569 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 6,160 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy | 4,080 |
| Athletic Training | 3,408 |
| Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 2,012 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | 1,367 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology | 773 |
| Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | 652 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 575 |
| Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist | 391 |
| Polysomnography | 233 |
| Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist | 147 |
| Mammography Technician/Technology | 109 |
| Cardiopulmonary Technology | 51 |
| Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician | 48 |
| Hearing Instrument Specialist | 18 |
| Orthopedic Technology | 17 |
| Gene/Genetic Therapy | 10 |
Majors Similar to Allied Health
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 88,600 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 83,587 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 36,762 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30,331 |
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.