South Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#4 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, South CarolinaFlorence-Darlington Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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South Carolina · 2026
Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools
#4 of 11 ranked schools in South Carolina
View placement details: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, South Carolina
South Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences
#5 of 14 ranked schools in South Carolina
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Other rankings
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #237 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #678 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #942 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #17 of 42 ranked schools in South Carolina | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #495 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · South Carolina | #12 of 13 ranked schools in South Carolina | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #427 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #402 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #169 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #263 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · South Carolina | #12 of 12 ranked schools in South Carolina | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #502 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #219 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 99% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #314 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #186 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #703 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · South Carolina | #15 of 21 ranked schools in South Carolina | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #497 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #338 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #47 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #230 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #163 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 92% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #165 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #237 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #394 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #466 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · South Carolina | #12 of 14 ranked schools in South Carolina | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, South Carolina |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #333 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #771 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · South Carolina | #19 of 33 ranked schools in South Carolina | 33 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, South 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.