Alabama · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#5 of 18 ranked schools in Alabama
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Alabama · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#6 of 20 ranked schools in Alabama
View placement details: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Alabama
Alabama · 2026
Best Colleges for Computer & IT
#7 of 19 ranked schools in Alabama
View placement details: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, AlabamaAll 2026 placements
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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 | #818 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 912 | 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 | #732 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Alabama | #18 of 35 ranked schools in Alabama | 35 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Alabama |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #813 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Alabama | #16 of 38 ranked schools in Alabama | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #362 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #344 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Alabama | #17 of 27 ranked schools in Alabama | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #584 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 701 | 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 | #381 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 449 | 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 | #430 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 897 | 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 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #774 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Alabama | #15 of 28 ranked schools in Alabama | 28 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #681 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Alabama | #14 of 23 ranked schools in Alabama | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Alabama |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #157 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #206 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 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 · 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 | #387 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #201 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #726 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 1503 | 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 |
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 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools Historical placement | State · Alabama | #6 of 21 ranked schools in Alabama | 21 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, AlabamaReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing Historical placement | State · Alabama | #5 of 18 ranked schools in Alabama | 18 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, AlabamaReport an error: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Alabama |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools Historical placement | State · Alabama | #10 of 17 ranked schools in Alabama | 17 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, AlabamaReport an error: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT Historical placement | State · Alabama | #7 of 19 ranked schools in Alabama | 19 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, AlabamaReport an error: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies Historical placement | State · Alabama | #5 of 8 ranked schools in Alabama | 8 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, AlabamaReport an error: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Alabama |
| Best Welding Technology Schools Historical placement | State · Alabama | #8 of 18 ranked schools in Alabama | 18 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, AlabamaReport an error: Best Welding Technology Schools, Alabama |