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Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region

2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

In 2021-2022, 83,905 allied health professions students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 135 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health Professions program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for allied health majors pursuing a associate degree.

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 16% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $12,287.

Full Allied Health Professions at Ivy Tech Community College Report

Out of the 135 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Sinclair Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a large student population.

About 56% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 44% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Sinclair Community College carry an average student debt load of $15,146.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cuyahoga Community College District. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the large city of Cleveland.

Women make up 58% of the allied health majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Cuyahoga Community College District accumulate an average of around $12,041 in student debt.

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#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means College of DuPage is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 65% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 35% are male.

On average, allied health graduates from COD take out $14,983 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#5

Baker College

Owosso, MI

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Baker College is a great place for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Owosso.

About 90% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 10% are male.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Baker College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,508. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $86.

Full Allied Health Professions at Baker College Report

City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Malcolm X College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.

About 70% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 30% are male.

Allied Health majors at Malcolm X College take out an average of $11,754 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College Report

#7

Triton College

River Grove, IL

Triton College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Triton College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of River Grove.

About 89% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 11% are male.

Allied Health majors at Triton College take out an average of $12,562 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Macomb Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Macomb Community College is a large public school located in the city of Warren.

Women make up 76% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at Macomb Community College take out an average of $9,725 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Macomb Community College Report

#8

Jackson College

Jackson, MI

With a ranking of #8, Jackson College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Jackson College is a small public school located in the rural area of Jackson.

Women make up 88% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from Jackson College take out $19,887 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Allied Health Professions at Jackson College Report

Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, MATC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 52 students majoring in allied health at MATC, 23% are male and 77% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at MATC accumulate an average of around $15,821 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at Milwaukee Area Technical College Report

#11

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Ferris is a large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.

About 89% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 11% are male.

Allied Health majors at Ferris take out an average of $22,656 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $373.

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With a ranking of #12, Lansing Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. LCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lansing.

Of the 79 students majoring in allied health at LCC, 13% are male and 87% are female.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at LCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,656.

Full Allied Health Professions at Lansing Community College Report

#13

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH

Owens Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Owens State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Perrysburg.

About 87% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 13% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Owens State Community College carry an average student debt load of $20,940.

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#14

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL

Kaskaskia College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Kaskaskia College is a small public school located in the rural area of Centralia.

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#15

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, Henry Ford College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 81% of the allied health majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Henry Ford College accumulate an average of around $18,143 in student debt.

Full Allied Health Professions at Henry Ford College Report

Moraine Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 49% of the allied health majors at the school.

Allied Health majors at MVCC take out an average of $12,258 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#16

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL

Southwestern Illinois College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 87% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 13% are male.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at SWIC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $9,163.

Full Allied Health Professions at Southwestern Illinois College Report

William Rainey Harper College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 91% of the allied health majors at the school.

On average, allied health graduates from Harper College take out $15,508 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Midwestern Career College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for allied health professions students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Midwestern Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

About 85% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 15% are male.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Midwestern Career College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,226.

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Madison Area Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Madison College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Madison.

Of the 47 students majoring in allied health at Madison College, 21% are male and 79% are female.

On average, allied health graduates from Madison College take out $19,949 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Allied Health Professions students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
21 Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI
22 Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL
23 Central Ohio Technical College Newark, OH
23 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
25 Delta College University Center, MI
25 Bowling Green State University - Firelands Huron, OH
27 Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH
27 Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
27 Stark State College North Canton, OH

Best Allied Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best allied health professions colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 1,443
Indiana 963
Wisconsin 2,297
Ohio 3,031
Illinois 2,281

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

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 26 schools only.

  • 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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