Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#1 of 14 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Pennsylvania · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#2 of 123 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Colleges for Communications & Media
#3 of 12 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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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 | #607 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #24 of 42 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #149 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #875 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #35 of 128 ranked schools in PennsylvaniaTop 28% | 128 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #70 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #310 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Pennsylvania | #17 of 24 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #441 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Pennsylvania | #16 of 67 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 67 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #194 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #214 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 83% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #571 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Pennsylvania | #19 of 20 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #207 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 83% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #138 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #143 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #226 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | National | #137 of 168 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 168 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #229 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #541 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Pennsylvania | #16 of 32 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #474 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Pennsylvania | #14 of 26 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #288 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Pennsylvania | #11 of 13 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #604 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Pennsylvania | #28 of 72 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #526 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Pennsylvania | #14 of 19 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Pennsylvania |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #402 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #91 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #117 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #219 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #335 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #13 of 19 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #356 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #13 of 28 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 28 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #146 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #12 of 17 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #520 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #16 of 27 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #436 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Pennsylvania | #12 of 62 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 62 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Pennsylvania |
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.