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2027 Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools in the Great Lakes Region

122 Colleges in the United States
5,541 Medical/Clinical Assistant Degrees Awarded
$32,489 Avg Early-Career Salary

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their medical/clinical assistant programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 122 schools to find the best for medical/clinical assistant students.

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Best Schools for Medical/Clinical Assistant 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 medical/clinical assistant degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Medical/Clinical Assistant

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College Of Lake County is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in medical/clinical assistant. College Of Lake County is a very large public school located in the suburb of Grayslake. There were roughly 41 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at College Of Lake County in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $50,314 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,785. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from College Of Lake County

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A rank of #2 makes Elgin Community College one of the top schools for medical/clinical assistant. Elgin Community College is a large public school located in the city of Elgin. There were roughly 18 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Elgin Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $46,319 in their early career. Elgin Community College graduates carry a median of $7,727 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Elgin Community College

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The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in medical/clinical assistant, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit institution. The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $62,532 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $33,202 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

A rank of #4 makes Harper College one of the top schools for medical/clinical assistant. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a very large public university. There were roughly 18 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Harper College earn around $36,111 in the first couple years of their career. Harper College graduates carry a median of $9,834 in student loans. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Harper College

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Students looking for a strong medical/clinical assistant program will find one at Moraine Park Technical College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 15 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Moraine Park Technical College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Moraine Park Technical College earn a median of $36,255 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,779 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Moraine Park Technical College

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Northcentral Technical College earned the #6 position for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Northcentral Technical College awarded about 10 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $42,339 in their early career. Northcentral Technical College graduates carry a median of $10,532 in student loans. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Northcentral Technical College

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Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Parkland College placed #7 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a large public university. Parkland College awarded about 20 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Parkland College earn around $36,872 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,168 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Parkland College

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Fox College Inc
Tinley Park, IL

Fox College Inc came in at #8 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Tinley Park, Fox College Inc is a small private for-profit university. About 13 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Fox College Inc in the most recent year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Fox College Inc earn around $42,418 in the first couple years of their career. Fox College Inc graduates carry a median of $21,579 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Fox College Inc

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Gateway Technical College came in at #9 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 17 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Gateway Technical College earn around $35,164 in the first couple years of their career. Gateway Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,834 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Gateway Technical College

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Waukesha County Technical College placed #10 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Pewaukee. Waukesha County Technical College awarded about 10 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $35,624 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,595. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Waukesha County Technical College

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Waubonsee Community College came in at #11 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the rural area of Sugar Grove, Waubonsee Community College is a large public institution. About 22 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Waubonsee Community College in the most recent year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Waubonsee Community College earn a median of $39,659 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,939. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Waubonsee Community College

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Western Technical College La Cross ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a large public institution. Western Technical College La Cross awarded about 28 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Western Technical College La Cross earn a median of $40,060 early in their careers. Western Technical College La Cross graduates carry a median of $12,557 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Western Technical College La Cross

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Sinclair Community College came in at #13 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Sinclair Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Dayton. There were roughly 52 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $38,545 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,988 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Sinclair Community College

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

College Of Dupage ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public institution. College Of Dupage awarded about 12 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of College Of Dupage earn a median of $41,235 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,891. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from College Of Dupage

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Lakeshore Technical College landed the #15 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Set in the rural area of Cleveland, Lakeshore Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Lakeshore Technical College awarded about 14 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Lakeshore Technical College earn a median of $42,970 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Lakeshore Technical College

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Blackhawk Technical College came in at #16 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the suburb of Janesville, Blackhawk Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Blackhawk Technical College awarded about 23 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Blackhawk Technical College earn around $37,193 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,743 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Blackhawk Technical College

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #17 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College awarded about 17 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn around $32,129 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,411. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

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City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College placed #18 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. This large public university is located in the city of Chicago. There were roughly 117 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College earn a median of $36,524 early in their careers. City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #19 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public institution. About 98 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $35,294. Students borrow a median of $16,991 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in medical/clinical assistant from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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Kishwaukee College landed the #20 spot for medical/clinical assistant this year. Located in the rural area of Malta, Kishwaukee College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 11 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Kishwaukee College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Kishwaukee College earn a median of $30,398 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,328 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Kishwaukee College

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Madison Area Technical College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 20 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Madison Area Technical College in the most recent data year. Medical/clinical Assistant graduates of Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $35,017 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,125. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Madison Area Technical College

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Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded about 22 medical/clinical assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $34,507 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,699. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #23 for medical/clinical assistant this year. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rice Lake. About 21 medical/clinical assistant degrees were awarded at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the medical/clinical assistant program make about $29,944 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,906 to complete this degree. Get the full medical/clinical assistant details for Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College placed #24 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the rural area of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 24 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Lake Land College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, medical/clinical assistant degree recipients from Lake Land College generally make around $30,529. Students borrow a median of $7,769 to complete this degree. Read more about the medical/clinical assistant program at Lake Land College

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Joliet Junior College placed #25 among the best medical/clinical assistant schools. Set in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 13 medical/clinical assistant students who graduated with this degree at Joliet Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their medical/clinical assistant degree from Joliet Junior College earn around $40,118 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,995 to complete this degree. See the full medical/clinical assistant program report for Joliet Junior College

Rest of the Top 50 Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong medical/clinical assistant education:

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Mid State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
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Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL
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South Suburban College
South Holland, IL
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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
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Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 122 schools evaluated.

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