Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Construction
#5 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Construction, IllinoisCity Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#9 of 80 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois2026 placement
#2
Illinois · 2026
Best Carpentry Schools
#2 of 4 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Carpentry Schools, IllinoisAll 2026 placements
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links & badge |
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| Best Colleges for Social Work | State · Illinois | #3 of 8 ranked schools in Illinois | 8 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, Illinois No badge issued Report an error: Best Colleges for Social Work, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Illinois | #5 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Construction, Illinois |
| Best Carpentry Schools | State · Illinois | #2 of 4 ranked schools in Illinois | 4 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, Illinois No badge issued Report an error: Best Carpentry Schools, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | State · Illinois | #6 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 |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #9 of 80 ranked schools in Illinois | 80 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, 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 | #526 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #42 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #268 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #19 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 17% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #929 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #51 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 44% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #157 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #308 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #23 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #189 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #248 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #25 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #237 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #45 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #568 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Illinois | #31 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #107 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #131 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #378 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #29 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #552 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #43 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #955 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #51 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #737 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #45 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #375 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #31 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #51 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #252 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Illinois | #19 of 29 ranked schools in Illinois | 29 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #535 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #39 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #718 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #49 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 Carpentry Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #2 of 4 ranked schools in Illinois | 4 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Carpentry Schools, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media Historical placement | State · Illinois | #6 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 |
| Best Colleges for Construction Historical placement | State · Illinois | #5 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois | 22 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Construction, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary Historical placement | State · Illinois | #9 of 85 ranked schools in Illinois | 85 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Social Work Historical placement | State · Illinois | #3 of 8 ranked schools in Illinois | 8 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Social Work, Illinois |