North Carolina · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#4 of 20 ranked schools in North Carolina
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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North Carolina · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#5 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina
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North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#10 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North CarolinaAll 2026 placements
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · North Carolina | #10 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North Carolina |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #4 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 |
| Best Carpentry Schools | State · North Carolina | #6 of 7 ranked schools in North Carolina | 7 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, North Carolina No badge issued Report an error: Best Carpentry Schools, North Carolina |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #5 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 Plumbing Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #5 of 5 ranked schools in North Carolina | 5 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, North Carolina No badge issued Report an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | State · North Carolina | #9 of 9 ranked schools in North Carolina | 9 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, North Carolina No badge issued Report an error: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #169 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #154 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #588 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #58 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #341 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · North Carolina | #36 of 37 ranked schools in North Carolina | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #218 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · North Carolina | #17 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 | #84 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #100 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · North Carolina | #28 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #189 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | State · North Carolina | #18 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #325 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · North Carolina | #33 of 51 ranked schools in North Carolina | 51 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #410 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 92% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · North Carolina | #25 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 | #238 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · North Carolina | #17 of 17 ranked schools in North Carolina | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #193 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #85 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · North Carolina | #16 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 | #177 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · North Carolina | #22 of 45 ranked schools in North Carolina | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #282 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · North Carolina | #19 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #393 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · North Carolina | #51 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #154 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · North Carolina | #14 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #431 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · North Carolina | #23 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 | #130 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · North Carolina | #11 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 | #266 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #32 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #107 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #223 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · North Carolina | #48 of 62 ranked schools in North Carolina | 62 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #121 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | State · North Carolina | #11 of 12 ranked schools in North Carolina | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #199 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · North Carolina | #31 of 38 ranked schools in North Carolina | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #203 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · North Carolina | #21 of 38 ranked schools in North Carolina | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #459 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 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 | #40 of 43 ranked schools in North Carolina | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #60 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #417 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #52 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 | #395 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · North Carolina | #51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #9 of 9 ranked schools in North Carolina | 9 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, North Carolina |
| Best Carpentry Schools Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #6 of 7 ranked schools in North Carolina | 7 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Carpentry Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #5 of 5 ranked schools in North Carolina | 5 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #5 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 Value Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #4 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 |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #10 of 72 ranked schools in North Carolina | 72 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North Carolina |