Illinois · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#3 of 120 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts
#6 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Computer & IT
#7 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #189 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #26 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #62 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #817 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #45 of 122 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 37% | 122 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #244 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Illinois | #23 of 27 ranked schools in Illinois | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #97 of 196 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 196 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #114 of 243 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 243 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #125 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #245 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #15 of 85 ranked schools in Illinois | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #270 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #204 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | State · Illinois | #17 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #312 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #21 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #77 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #301 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #33 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #204 of 254 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 254 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · Illinois | #14 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #108 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 77% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #148 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #35 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Physical Sciences | National | #109 of 110 ranked schools nationwideTop 100% | 110 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #268 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Illinois | #15 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #172 of 223 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 223 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #386 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Illinois | #20 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #455 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #35 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #433 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #34 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #164 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #399 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #30 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #377 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #15 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #392 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #35 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #219 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1286 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #138 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | State · Illinois | #11 of 11 ranked schools in Illinois | 11 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Illinois |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #257 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Illinois | #17 of 29 ranked schools in Illinois | 29 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #409 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Illinois | #23 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #490 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #32 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #177 of 230 ranked schools nationwideTop 77% | 230 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | State · Illinois | #17 of 18 ranked schools in Illinois | 18 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #471 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #37 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #293 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #18 of 91 ranked schools in Illinois | 91 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |