Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Construction
#5 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois
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Current edition: 2026-r1
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Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#9 of 85 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Carpentry Schools
#2 of 4 ranked schools in Illinois
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| 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 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 Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #9 of 85 ranked schools in Illinois | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |
| 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 |
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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 | #546 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 947 | 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 | #271 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #19 of 120 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 16% | 120 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #953 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #51 of 122 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 42% | 122 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #160 of 196 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 196 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #311 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 798 | 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 | #188 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #248 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 450 | 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 | #569 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 643 | 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 223 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 223 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #134 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #388 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 912 | 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 | #558 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 759 | 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 | #978 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 1584 | 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 | #753 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 883 | 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 | #377 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 600 | 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 | #54 of 155 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 155 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #261 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 518 | 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 | #541 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 739 | 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 | #719 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #49 of 91 ranked schools in Illinois | 91 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |