Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#2 of 42 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#2 of 37 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#3 of 26 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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Other rankings
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 | #31 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #873 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #16 of 123 ranked schools in PennsylvaniaTop 14% | 123 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #53 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #111 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #35 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #77 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #44 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #248 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #27 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #26 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #21 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #162 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #11 of 28 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 28 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #57 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #180 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
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.