Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering
#4 of 11 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #873 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 96% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #41 of 42 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #548 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #932 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #36 of 128 ranked schools in PennsylvaniaTop 29% | 128 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment | National | #95 of 109 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 109 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #159 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | State · Pennsylvania | #11 of 12 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #203 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #346 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Pennsylvania | #18 of 24 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #433 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Pennsylvania | #14 of 67 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 67 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #294 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #128 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #444 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Pennsylvania | #12 of 20 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #424 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #198 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #127 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 91% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #186 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #189 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | State · Pennsylvania | #13 of 14 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #495 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #103 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | National | #134 of 168 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 168 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #396 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Pennsylvania | #14 of 19 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #579 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Pennsylvania | #19 of 32 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #544 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Pennsylvania | #17 of 26 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #296 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Pennsylvania | #12 of 13 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #488 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Pennsylvania | #20 of 72 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #478 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Pennsylvania | #12 of 19 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Pennsylvania |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #403 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #157 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #251 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #13 of 15 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #131 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #337 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #14 of 19 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #416 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #399 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #15 of 28 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 28 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #518 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #15 of 27 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #405 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Pennsylvania | #11 of 62 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 62 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Pennsylvania |
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.