North Carolina · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#4 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina
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North Carolina · 2026
Best Dental Hygienist Schools
#5 of 12 ranked schools in North Carolina
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North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Legal Studies
#7 of 17 ranked schools in North Carolina
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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 | #844 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #17 of 20 ranked schools in North Carolina | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #92 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #647 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #59 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #348 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 87% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · North Carolina | #37 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 | #184 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 77% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | State · North Carolina | #12 of 12 ranked schools in North Carolina | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #265 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · North Carolina | #24 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 | #228 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · North Carolina | #36 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #195 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · North Carolina | #43 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #238 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 92% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | State · North Carolina | #23 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #214 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · North Carolina | #22 of 51 ranked schools in North Carolina | 51 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #105 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #265 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · North Carolina | #42 of 55 ranked schools in North Carolina | 55 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #204 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · North Carolina | #25 of 45 ranked schools in North Carolina | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #203 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #353 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · North Carolina | #46 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #151 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #149 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · North Carolina | #13 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #461 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · North Carolina | #25 of 64 ranked schools in North Carolina | 64 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #379 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · North Carolina | #37 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 | #220 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #25 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #112 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #208 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · North Carolina | #45 of 62 ranked schools in North Carolina | 62 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #80 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #182 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · North Carolina | #27 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 | #244 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · North Carolina | #31 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 | #472 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · North Carolina | #41 of 43 ranked schools in North Carolina | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #442 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · North Carolina | #39 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #57 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #434 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #54 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 | #282 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · North Carolina | #44 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
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.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #10 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #7 of 17 ranked schools in North Carolina | 17 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Transportation Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #8 of 11 ranked schools in North Carolina | 11 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Transportation, North Carolina |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #5 of 12 ranked schools in North Carolina | 12 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, North Carolina |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #4 of 86 ranked schools in North Carolina | 86 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North CarolinaReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #4 of 5 ranked schools in North Carolina | 5 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Carpentry Schools Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #7 of 7 ranked schools in North Carolina | 7 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Carpentry Schools, North Carolina |