South Carolina · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#6 of 20 ranked schools in South Carolina
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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South Carolina · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#7 of 33 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 | #232 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1214 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #13 of 36 ranked schools in South Carolina | 36 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #874 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #14 of 42 ranked schools in South Carolina | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #406 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 794 | 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 | #539 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 641 | 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 | #472 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 897 | 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 | #501 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 750 | 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 | #441 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #725 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · South Carolina | #14 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, South Carolina |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #310 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 503 | 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 | #370 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #353 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #500 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 730 | 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 | #543 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
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