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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Illinois to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Schools in Illinois
Check out the allied health basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Oakton Community College to be the best school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Illinois. Oakton Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Des Plaines.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Elgin Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Illinois. Located in the medium-sized city of Elgin, ECC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means William Rainey Harper College is a great place for allied health professions students working on their basic certificate. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent basic certificate programs at College of Lake County helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Illinois. College of Lake County is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Grayslake.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rock Valley College is a great place for allied health professions students working on their basic certificate. Located in the midsize city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Lincoln Land Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate allied health professions programs. LLCC is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
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With a ranking of #7, Prairie State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for allied health professions students working on their basic certificate. Prairie State College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Chicago Heights.
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Joliet Junior College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the large suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Malcolm X College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.
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South Suburban College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Allied Health Professions Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large suburb of South Holland, SSC is a public college with a small student population.
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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 19 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.