North Carolina · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#1 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North CarolinaCentral Piedmont Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering
#3 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Engineering, North Carolina
North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts
#3 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, North CarolinaAll 2026 placements
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
For college communications teams: share this recognition
Share a ranking badge
Central Piedmont Community College — #1 of 85 ranked most diverse trade colleges in North Carolina, TradeColleges.org 2026
Embed snippets are not available for this award yet. You can download the PNG.
Using this badge or linking is optional. A link lets readers verify the award. Your college may add rel="nofollow" or rel="sponsored", and may self-host the image. See the badge usage guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #45 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #559 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #55 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #252 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · North Carolina | #25 of 37 ranked schools in North Carolina | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #178 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | State · North Carolina | #11 of 12 ranked schools in North Carolina | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #199 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · North Carolina | #15 of 56 ranked schools in North Carolina | 56 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #128 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · North Carolina | #24 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #37 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #31 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #111 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #121 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #183 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · North Carolina | #13 of 17 ranked schools in North Carolina | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #337 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · North Carolina | #48 of 55 ranked schools in North Carolina | 55 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #216 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | State · North Carolina | #13 of 13 ranked schools in North Carolina | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #185 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · North Carolina | #24 of 45 ranked schools in North Carolina | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #283 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · North Carolina | #20 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #206 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · North Carolina | #24 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #57 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #465 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · North Carolina | #26 of 64 ranked schools in North Carolina | 64 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #187 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · North Carolina | #19 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, North Carolina |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #225 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #27 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #163 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · North Carolina | #34 of 62 ranked schools in North Carolina | 62 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #115 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #179 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · North Carolina | #26 of 38 ranked schools in North Carolina | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #227 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · North Carolina | #26 of 38 ranked schools in North Carolina | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #418 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 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 · North Carolina | #36 of 43 ranked schools in North Carolina | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #257 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · North Carolina | #24 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #355 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #49 of 58 ranked schools in North Carolina | 58 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #274 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · North Carolina | #42 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, North Carolina |
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 Colleges for Education Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #10 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Education, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Education, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #10 of 10 ranked schools in North Carolina | 10 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, North Carolina |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #9 of 12 ranked schools in North Carolina | 12 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #10 of 51 ranked schools in North Carolina | 51 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #3 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, North Carolina |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #1 of 86 ranked schools in North Carolina | 86 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North CarolinaReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #3 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering, North Carolina |