National · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#2 of 1503 ranked schools nationwide
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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National · 2026
Best Colleges for Business & Finance
#7 of 863 ranked schools nationwide
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National · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#7 of 641 ranked schools nationwide
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Other rankings
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 | #420 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Wisconsin | #12 of 16 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #410 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #159 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #72 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #141 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #46 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #11 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 1% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #87 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #151 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #93 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #17 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #86 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #179 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #43 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #108 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #49 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #88 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #68 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #63 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #51 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #140 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #82 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #263 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Wisconsin | #11 of 16 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Wisconsin |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #74 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, 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.