South Carolina · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#7 of 36 ranked schools in South Carolina
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South Carolina · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#7 of 22 ranked schools in South Carolina
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South Carolina · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#7 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #234 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1258 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 2772 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #13 of 39 ranked schools in South Carolina | 39 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #891 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #16 of 48 ranked schools in South Carolina | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #417 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #197 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #542 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · South Carolina | #11 of 14 ranked schools in South Carolina | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #485 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · South Carolina | #11 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #506 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · South Carolina | #14 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #466 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · South Carolina | #11 of 23 ranked schools in South Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #741 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · South Carolina | #16 of 17 ranked schools in South Carolina | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, South Carolina |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #321 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · South Carolina | #11 of 13 ranked schools in South Carolina | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, South Carolina |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #371 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #370 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #505 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · South Carolina | #13 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, South Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #544 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |