National · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#2 of 160 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, NationalGateway Community and Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Kentucky · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#1 of 23 ranked schools in Kentucky
View placement details: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Kentucky
Kentucky · 2026
Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair
#1 of 17 ranked schools in Kentucky
View placement details: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, KentuckyAll 2026 placements
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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 | #149 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Kentucky | #11 of 20 ranked schools in Kentucky | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Kentucky |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #796 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #174 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #18 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #60 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #80 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #26 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #83 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #25 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #30 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #34 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #32 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #42 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #116 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #94 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #28 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #32 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #16 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #27 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #49 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #35 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #83 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #212 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #44 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #34 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #25 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 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.