Missouri · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#1 of 26 ranked schools in Missouri
View placement details: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, MissouriEast Central College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
Missouri · 2026
Best Welding Technology Schools
#2 of 11 ranked schools in Missouri
View placement details: Best Welding Technology Schools, Missouri
Missouri · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#3 of 11 ranked schools in Missouri
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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 | #573 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Missouri | #14 of 16 ranked schools in Missouri | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Missouri |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #845 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #585 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #576 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #390 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #204 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #125 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #442 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #508 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #438 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #279 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #178 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #633 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #732 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Missouri | #11 of 12 ranked schools in Missouri | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Missouri |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #373 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #96 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #81 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #191 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #419 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #298 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #276 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #588 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
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.