2026 placement
#1
West Virginia · 2026
Best Plumbing Technology Schools
#1 of 1 ranked schools in West Virginia
View placement details: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, West VirginiaAcademy of Careers and Technology Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
2026 placement
#4
West Virginia · 2026
Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools
#4 of 5 ranked schools in West Virginia
View placement details: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, West Virginia2026 placement
#5
West Virginia · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#5 of 10 ranked schools in West Virginia
View placement details: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, West VirginiaAll 2026 placements
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
Other rankings
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2211 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #1384 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 2672 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · West Virginia | #18 of 35 ranked schools in West Virginia | 35 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, West Virginia |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #1518 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 96% | 1593 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · West Virginia | #11 of 14 ranked schools in West Virginia | 14 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, West Virginia |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #865 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 97% | 897 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · West Virginia | #12 of 12 ranked schools in West Virginia | 12 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, West Virginia |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #707 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 750 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #231 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 269 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #1392 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 91% | 1535 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · West Virginia | #26 of 31 ranked schools in West Virginia | 31 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, West Virginia |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #157 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 192 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #1005 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 83% | 1217 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #434 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 87% | 503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #718 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 94% | 766 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · West Virginia | #18 of 20 ranked schools in West Virginia | 20 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, West Virginia |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #89 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 104 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #656 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 730 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #983 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 1503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.