North Carolina · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#3 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Foreign Languages
#7 of 10 ranked schools in North Carolina
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North Carolina · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#8 of 20 ranked schools in North Carolina
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #3 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North CarolinaReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | State · North Carolina | #7 of 10 ranked schools in North Carolina | 10 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, North Carolina |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #8 of 20 ranked schools in North Carolina | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
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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 | #336 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #75 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #753 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #62 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #427 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · North Carolina | #40 of 56 ranked schools in North Carolina | 56 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #430 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · North Carolina | #51 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #86 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · North Carolina | #23 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #113 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | State · North Carolina | #11 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #448 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · North Carolina | #45 of 51 ranked schools in North Carolina | 51 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #48 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #402 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · North Carolina | #24 of 26 ranked schools in North Carolina | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #226 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · North Carolina | #16 of 17 ranked schools in North Carolina | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #380 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · North Carolina | #51 of 55 ranked schools in North Carolina | 55 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #378 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · North Carolina | #45 of 45 ranked schools in North Carolina | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #607 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · North Carolina | #52 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #488 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · North Carolina | #56 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #568 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · North Carolina | #40 of 64 ranked schools in North Carolina | 64 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #578 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · North Carolina | #56 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, North Carolina |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #353 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #40 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #237 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · North Carolina | #37 of 38 ranked schools in North Carolina | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #378 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · North Carolina | #29 of 43 ranked schools in North Carolina | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #429 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · North Carolina | #38 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #485 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #56 of 58 ranked schools in North Carolina | 58 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #388 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · North Carolina | #50 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, North Carolina |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #3 of 86 ranked schools in North Carolina | 86 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North CarolinaReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #7 of 10 ranked schools in North Carolina | 10 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, North Carolina |
| Best Value Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #8 of 20 ranked schools in North Carolina | 20 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, North Carolina |