North Carolina · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#3 of 43 ranked schools in North Carolina
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering
#5 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina
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North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Communications Technologies
#5 of 12 ranked schools in North Carolina
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #566 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #29 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #391 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #35 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #188 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · North Carolina | #17 of 37 ranked schools in North Carolina | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #70 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #456 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · North Carolina | #44 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 | #204 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · North Carolina | #34 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #173 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · North Carolina | #42 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #37 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #309 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · North Carolina | #30 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 | #343 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 77% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · North Carolina | #21 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 | #211 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · North Carolina | #15 of 17 ranked schools in North Carolina | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #15 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #131 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #61 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · North Carolina | #11 of 55 ranked schools in North Carolina | 55 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #157 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | State · North Carolina | #12 of 13 ranked schools in North Carolina | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #246 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · North Carolina | #29 of 45 ranked schools in North Carolina | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #361 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · North Carolina | #28 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #259 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · North Carolina | #34 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #331 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #192 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · North Carolina | #20 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 | #242 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #30 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #182 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · North Carolina | #38 of 62 ranked schools in North Carolina | 62 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #123 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · North Carolina | #15 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 | #165 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · North Carolina | #16 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 | #133 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #230 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · North Carolina | #17 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #310 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #40 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 | #101 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · North Carolina | #18 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
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Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.