National · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#7 of 1217 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, NationalGreat Lakes Institute of Technology Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#4 of 49 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
View placement details: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools
#4 of 28 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
View placement details: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, PennsylvaniaAll 2026 placements
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #509 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #19 of 42 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2343 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #93 of 123 ranked schools in PennsylvaniaTop 76% | 123 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #160 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #16 of 128 ranked schools in PennsylvaniaTop 13% | 128 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #108 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #45 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #226 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #30 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #112 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #234 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 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.