Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#2 of 48 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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Current edition: 2026-r1
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Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#2 of 38 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#3 of 32 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #32 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #884 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #16 of 132 ranked schools in PennsylvaniaTop 13% | 132 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #56 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #111 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #36 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #77 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #43 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #260 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #27 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1286 | 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 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #173 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 799 | 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 | #59 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #180 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |