Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts
#3 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #742 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 912 | 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 | #132 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #619 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 2672 | 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 | #196 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #214 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #221 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #341 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 463 | 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 | #532 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 701 | 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 | #69 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #89 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #401 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 596 | 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 | #288 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #542 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 750 | 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 | #54 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #224 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #238 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #286 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #13 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #138 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 1217 | 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 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #112 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #331 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #512 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 730 | 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 | #241 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Minnesota | #11 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota | 30 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
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