Illinois · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#2 of 117 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, IllinoisCity Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Communications Technologies
#5 of 13 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, Illinois2026 placement
#7
Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Communications & Media
#7 of 9 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, IllinoisAll 2026 placements
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 & badge |
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| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | State · Illinois | #5 of 13 ranked schools in Illinois | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | State · Illinois | #7 of 9 ranked schools in Illinois | 9 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, Illinois No badge issued Report an error: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #2 of 117 ranked schools in Illinois | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, IllinoisReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
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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 | #465 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #39 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #44 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #893 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #50 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 43% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #180 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #104 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #647 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #43 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #201 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | State · Illinois | #16 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #398 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #29 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #228 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #23 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #243 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 97% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · Illinois | #16 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #139 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #34 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #376 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Illinois | #17 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #477 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #21 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #672 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #48 of 86 ranked schools in Illinois | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |
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 Communications Technologies Historical placement | State · Illinois | #5 of 13 ranked schools in Illinois | 13 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Illinois | #2 of 120 ranked schools in Illinois | 120 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, IllinoisReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media Historical placement | State · Illinois | #7 of 9 ranked schools in Illinois | 9 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, Illinois |