Kentucky · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#6 of 15 ranked schools in Kentucky
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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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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #143 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2538 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 92% | 2772 | 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 | #455 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Kentucky | #16 of 47 ranked schools in Kentucky | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #224 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 798 | 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 | #263 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #171 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #174 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #59 of 223 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 223 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #97 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 605 | 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 | #129 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 912 | 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 | #278 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 759 | 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 | #140 of 274 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 274 | 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 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #317 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 1584 | 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 | #386 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 883 | 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 | #146 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 600 | 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 | #77 of 155 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 155 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #108 of 195 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 195 | 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 | #85 of 413 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 413 | 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 | #145 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 518 | 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 | #137 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 776 | 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 | #214 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 739 | 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 | #512 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 1542 | 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 |