Alabama · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#5 of 18 ranked schools in Alabama
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Alabama · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#6 of 21 ranked schools in Alabama
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Alabama · 2026
Best Colleges for Computer & IT
#7 of 19 ranked schools in Alabama
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #838 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Alabama | #13 of 13 ranked schools in Alabama | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Alabama |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #742 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Alabama | #18 of 36 ranked schools in Alabama | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Alabama |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #838 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Alabama | #17 of 39 ranked schools in Alabama | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #366 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #346 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Alabama | #17 of 28 ranked schools in Alabama | 28 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #591 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Alabama | #19 of 20 ranked schools in Alabama | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #383 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Alabama | #16 of 20 ranked schools in Alabama | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #198 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #438 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Alabama | #15 of 23 ranked schools in Alabama | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #127 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #798 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Alabama | #16 of 28 ranked schools in Alabama | 28 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #700 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Alabama | #15 of 23 ranked schools in Alabama | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Alabama |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #157 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 1286 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #206 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 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 · Alabama | #12 of 20 ranked schools in Alabama | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Alabama |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #400 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #206 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #728 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Alabama | #19 of 23 ranked schools in Alabama | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Alabama |