Kentucky · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#6 of 15 ranked schools in Kentucky
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Kentucky · 2026
Best Colleges for Social Work
#7 of 10 ranked schools in Kentucky
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Kentucky · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#10 of 20 ranked schools in Kentucky
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #140 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2411 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 92% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Kentucky | #32 of 44 ranked schools in Kentucky | 44 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Kentucky |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #438 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Kentucky | #16 of 46 ranked schools in Kentucky | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #223 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Kentucky | #15 of 16 ranked schools in Kentucky | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #261 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #168 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #174 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #59 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #91 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Kentucky | #11 of 16 ranked schools in Kentucky | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #122 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Kentucky | #12 of 17 ranked schools in Kentucky | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #273 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Kentucky | #15 of 17 ranked schools in Kentucky | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #137 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | State · Kentucky | #12 of 14 ranked schools in Kentucky | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #213 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #305 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Kentucky | #16 of 27 ranked schools in Kentucky | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #361 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Kentucky | #14 of 17 ranked schools in Kentucky | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Kentucky |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #143 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Kentucky | #14 of 14 ranked schools in Kentucky | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Kentucky |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #75 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #105 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | State · Kentucky | #11 of 13 ranked schools in Kentucky | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, Kentucky |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #40 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #54 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Kentucky | #11 of 13 ranked schools in Kentucky | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Kentucky |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #80 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · Kentucky | #12 of 15 ranked schools in Kentucky | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, Kentucky |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #137 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Kentucky | #11 of 16 ranked schools in Kentucky | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Kentucky |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #135 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Kentucky | #17 of 20 ranked schools in Kentucky | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Kentucky |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #212 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Kentucky | #14 of 17 ranked schools in Kentucky | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Kentucky |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #511 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Kentucky | #16 of 23 ranked schools in Kentucky | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Kentucky |
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.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts Historical placement | State · Kentucky | #1 of 6 ranked schools in Kentucky | 6 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, KentuckyReport an error: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Kentucky |
| Best Value Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Kentucky | #10 of 20 ranked schools in Kentucky | 20 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, KentuckyReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services Historical placement | State · Kentucky | #6 of 15 ranked schools in Kentucky | 15 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, KentuckyReport an error: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Social Work Historical placement | State · Kentucky | #7 of 10 ranked schools in Kentucky | 10 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, KentuckyReport an error: Best Colleges for Social Work, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech Historical placement | State · Kentucky | #10 of 15 ranked schools in Kentucky | 15 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, KentuckyReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Kentucky |
| Best Carpentry Schools Historical placement | State · Kentucky | #10 of 10 ranked schools in Kentucky | 10 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, KentuckyReport an error: Best Carpentry Schools, Kentucky |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools Historical placement | State · Kentucky | #2 of 4 ranked schools in Kentucky | 4 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, KentuckyReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Education Historical placement | State · Kentucky | #3 of 6 ranked schools in Kentucky | 6 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Education, KentuckyReport an error: Best Colleges for Education, Kentucky |