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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Undergraduate 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.
The Best Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 26 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for allied health majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 10 Best Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Northwestern University the best school in Illinois for allied health professions students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at William Rainey Harper 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 suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, allied health graduates from Harper College carry an average student debtload of $14,594.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means College of Lake County is a great place for allied health professions students working on their undergraduate certificate. College of Lake County is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Grayslake.
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Out of the 26 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Elgin Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Waubonsee Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best allied health professions schools in Illinois. Waubonsee is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.
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Joliet Junior College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public school with a large student population.
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Kaskaskia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Kaskaskia College is a small public school located in the rural area of Centralia.
Moraine Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Lincoln Land Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for allied health professions students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. LLCC is a small public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, allied health majors at LLCC accumulate an average of around $8,349 in student debt.
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South Suburban College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Allied Health Professions Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the 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 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.
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