Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Health Sciences
#4 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools
#4 of 14 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering
#5 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #379 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #36 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #589 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #39 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 34% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #277 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #13 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 12% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #99 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Illinois | #11 of 27 ranked schools in Illinois | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #176 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #11 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #372 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #24 of 80 ranked schools in Illinois | 80 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #42 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #299 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #20 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #104 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #348 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #37 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #129 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #420 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Illinois | #25 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #233 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #18 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #134 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #66 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #96 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #531 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #28 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #280 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #25 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #51 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #69 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #100 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #56 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #124 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #203 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 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 · Illinois | #11 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #133 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | State · Illinois | #11 of 18 ranked schools in Illinois | 18 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #143 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #73 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 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.