National · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#4 of 160 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, NationalElgin Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Illinois · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#2 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Illinois
Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#3 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #80 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #13 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #144 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #289 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #16 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 14% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #139 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #132 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #77 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #168 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #18 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #238 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #15 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #80 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #102 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #31 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #161 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #51 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #88 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #110 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #173 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #14 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #83 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | State · Illinois | #11 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #186 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #192 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #14 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #444 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #20 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #46 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #70 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | State · Illinois | #11 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, Illinois |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #63 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #91 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #285 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #14 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #259 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #23 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #121 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 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.