National · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering Tech
#4 of 701 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, NationalHennepin Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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National · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#4 of 641 ranked schools nationwide
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National · 2026
Best Plumbing Technology Schools
#6 of 104 ranked schools nationwide
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #349 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #219 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #222 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #102 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment | National | #72 of 109 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 109 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #21 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #108 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #221 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #118 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #34 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #37 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #57 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #168 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #215 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #261 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Minnesota | #11 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Minnesota |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #67 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #14 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #24 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #40 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #246 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 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 · Minnesota | #12 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #308 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #245 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #132 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 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.