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2026 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region

145 Colleges in the United States
12,764 Allied Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$59,275 Avg Early-Career Salary

Allied Health Professions programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 279 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for allied health professions students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the allied health professions degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Allied Health Professions

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Our analysis ranked Case Western Reserve University the best school in the country for a degree in allied health professions. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 29 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Case Western Reserve University earn around $122,004 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Case Western Reserve University

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A rank of #2 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the top schools for allied health professions. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 82 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $60,834 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,179 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Ohio State University Main Campus

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Northwestern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in allied health professions, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Northwestern University generally make around $107,097. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Northwestern University

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Students looking for a strong allied health professions program will find one at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the suburb of Appleton. About 130 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Fox Valley Technical College earn around $44,020 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,319. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Fox Valley Technical College

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $54,166. Students borrow a median of $27,422 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Michigan State University

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #6 for allied health professions this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 69 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $108,627 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Indianapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 71 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Butler University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Butler University generally make around $111,506. Butler University graduates carry a median of $25,351 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Butler University

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Gateway Technical College placed #8 among the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a large public university. About 181 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Gateway Technical College in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Gateway Technical College earn a median of $61,095 early in their careers. Gateway Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,186 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Gateway Technical College

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Midwestern University Downers Grove earned the #9 position for allied health professions this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Downers Grove. About 82 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Midwestern University Downers Grove in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $123,370 in their early career. Get the full allied health professions details for Midwestern University Downers Grove

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

Harper College placed #10 among the best allied health professions schools. Harper College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Palatine. Harper College awarded about 82 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Harper College earn around $64,778 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,842 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Harper College

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Trine University
Angola, IN

Trine University placed #11 among the best allied health professions schools. Located in the town of Angola, Trine University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Trine University graduates 64% of students within six years. About 41 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Trine University in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $54,881 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,765. See the full allied health professions program report for Trine University

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Madison Area Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best allied health professions schools. This large public university is located in the city of Madison. Madison Area Technical College awarded about 326 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Madison Area Technical College generally make around $59,826. Typical student debt for the program is $19,946. Read more about the allied health professions program at Madison Area Technical College

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #13 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 160 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis generally make around $85,744. Students borrow a median of $24,150 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Elgin Community College placed #14 among the best allied health professions schools. This large public university is located in the city of Elgin. Elgin Community College awarded about 92 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $43,975 in their early career. Elgin Community College graduates carry a median of $7,727 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for Elgin Community College

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North Central College
Naperville, IL

North Central College placed #15 among the best allied health professions schools. North Central College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Naperville. North Central College graduates 64% of students within six years. About 38 allied health professions degrees were awarded at North Central College in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of North Central College earn a median of $46,247 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,699 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at North Central College

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Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL

Oakton Community College came in at #16 for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Des Plaines, Oakton Community College is a large public institution. Oakton Community College awarded about 142 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Oakton Community College earn a median of $48,838 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Oakton Community College

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Grand Valley State University landed the #17 spot for allied health professions this year. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 125 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Grand Valley State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Grand Valley State University earn around $85,201 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the allied health professions program at Grand Valley State University

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #18 among the best allied health professions schools. This large public university is located in the city of Green Bay. There were roughly 240 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $53,522. Typical student debt for the program is $16,318. Read more about the allied health professions program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #19 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 209 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $88,835 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,985 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #20 for allied health professions this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cleveland. About 327 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $52,018 in their early career. Cuyahoga Community College District graduates carry a median of $14,870 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Cuyahoga Community College District

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University landed the #21 spot for allied health professions this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Aurora. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Aurora University in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Aurora University earn a median of $51,483 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,507. See the full allied health professions program report for Aurora University

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse came in at #22 for allied health professions this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 104 allied health professions degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse generally make around $88,942. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Siena Heights University landed the #23 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Siena Heights University awarded about 60 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Siena Heights University generally make around $76,696. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Siena Heights University

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College came in at #24 for allied health professions this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 496 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $64,476. Typical student debt for the program is $11,696. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Ivy Tech Community College

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Western Technical College La Cross earned the #25 position for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a moderately-sized public institution. Western Technical College La Cross awarded about 154 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Western Technical College La Cross generally make around $53,085. Students borrow a median of $15,201 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Western Technical College La Cross

Rest of the Top 50 Allied Health Professions Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s allied health professions ranking:

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Rush University
Chicago, IL
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Parkland College
Champaign, IL
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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL
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Franklin College
Franklin, IN
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Bellin College
Green Bay, WI
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Additional Allied Health Professions Award Winners

These schools also stood out for allied health professions:

Rank School Location
#64 Lansing Community College Lansing, MI
#130 South Suburban College South Holland, IL

Honorable Mentions

A few more allied health professions schools worth a look:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 279 schools evaluated.

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