2026 placement
#5
Illinois · 2026
Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools
#5 of 5 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, IllinoisHeartland Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r1
Ranking highlights
All 2026 placements
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 & badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | State · Illinois | #5 of 5 ranked schools in Illinois | 5 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Illinois No badge issued Report an error: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Illinois |
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 | #492 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #40 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #431 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #29 of 120 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 25% | 120 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #597 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #34 of 122 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 28% | 122 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #164 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Illinois | #17 of 27 ranked schools in Illinois | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #263 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #17 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #168 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #12 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #140 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #13 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #132 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #31 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #335 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Illinois | #18 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #342 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #26 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #147 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #11 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #261 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #21 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #533 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #27 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #99 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #185 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Illinois | #12 of 29 ranked schools in Illinois | 29 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #281 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Illinois | #16 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #459 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #29 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #150 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #11 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #438 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #31 of 91 ranked schools in Illinois | 91 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |