Find Trade Colleges
2023 Best Value Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 36,762 health sciences & services students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #8 most popular in the country.
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.
The Best Value Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for health science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Moraine Park Technical College the best value school in the Great Lakes Region for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Moraine Park Technical College are $6,793 a year.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Moraine Park Technical College Report
Request Information
Out of the 18 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NWTC are $6,965 a year.
NWTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Request Information
The excellent associate degree programs at Mid-State Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value health sciences & services schools in the Great Lakes Region . Mid-State is a small public school located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mid-State are $6,850 per year.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Mid-State Technical College Report
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washtenaw Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Washtenaw Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,096 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from Washtenaw Community College carry an average student debtload of $14,535.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Washtenaw Community College Report
Request Information
Out of the 18 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin are $13,208 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Rasmussen University - Wisconsin is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Rasmussen University - Wisconsin Report
Request Information
Central Ohio Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Newark, COTC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at COTC are $7,776 per year.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Central Ohio Technical College Report
Request Information
Clark State Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small city of Springfield, Clark State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Clark State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,568 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Clark State Community College Report
Request Information
Kalamazoo Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health sciences & services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Kalamazoo.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are $8,596 per year.
Full Health Sciences & Services at Kalamazoo Valley Community College Report
Request Information
Southwestern Michigan College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the rural area of Dowagiac, SMC is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SMC are $7,649 per year.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Southwestern Michigan College
Request Information
landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree health sciences & services programs. <nil> is a school located in the of <nil>.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at
Request InformationBest Health Sciences & Services Colleges by State
Explore the best health sciences & services colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 352 |
| Indiana | 1,498 |
| Wisconsin | 95 |
| Ohio | 330 |
| Illinois | 543 |
Majors Related to Health Science
Health Sciences & Services is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Health Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 30,811 |
| General Health & Wellness | 5,951 |
Majors Similar to Health Science
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 88,600 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
| Allied Health Professions | 83,905 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 83,587 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30,331 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 18 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.