Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts
#2 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#4 of 18 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools
#4 of 10 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 | #754 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #19 of 25 ranked schools in Minnesota | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #131 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #636 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #17 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #197 of 243 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 243 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #215 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #223 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #342 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Minnesota | #11 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #179 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #537 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Minnesota | #19 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #94 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #133 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #164 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Physical Sciences | National | #94 of 110 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 110 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #71 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #90 of 223 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 223 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #406 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Minnesota | #21 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #294 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #547 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Minnesota | #19 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #56 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #237 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #244 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #286 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #12 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #138 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 1286 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #165 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #63 of 161 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 161 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #117 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #347 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #517 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #19 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #242 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Minnesota | #12 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota | 30 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota |