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-r1
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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
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #491 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #855 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 2772 | 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 | #401 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 2826 | 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 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #200 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #362 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #294 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #345 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 710 | 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 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #240 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #101 of 223 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 223 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #343 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Minnesota | #11 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #310 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 759 | 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 | #82 of 274 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 274 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #139 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #495 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 1584 | 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 | #477 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 883 | 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 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 600 | 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 | #230 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 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 · 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 | #292 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 739 | 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 | #274 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1542 | 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 |