National · 2026
Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment
#2 of 109 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, NationalCentral Lakes College-Brainerd Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources
#3 of 11 ranked schools in Minnesota
View placement details: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Minnesota
Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts
#5 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota
View placement details: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, MinnesotaAll 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 | #483 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #847 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #25 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #388 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #12 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #20 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #204 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #359 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #293 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #341 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Minnesota | #14 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #273 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #236 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #102 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #339 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Minnesota | #12 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #313 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Minnesota | #14 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #79 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #134 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #475 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Minnesota | #18 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #467 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Minnesota | #22 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Minnesota |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #314 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #15 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #77 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #57 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #232 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 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 · Minnesota | #11 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #290 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #12 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #269 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Minnesota | #14 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota | 30 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota |
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.