Kansas · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#5 of 37 ranked schools in Kansas
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Kansas · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#8 of 19 ranked schools in Kansas
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Kansas · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#10 of 25 ranked schools in Kansas
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links & badge |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Kansas | #10 of 25 ranked schools in Kansas | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, KansasReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Kansas | #6 of 6 ranked schools in Kansas | 6 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Kansas No badge issued Report an error: Best Colleges for Education, Kansas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Kansas | #5 of 37 ranked schools in Kansas | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, KansasReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Kansas | #3 of 4 ranked schools in Kansas | 4 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Kansas No badge issued Report an error: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Kansas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Kansas | #8 of 19 ranked schools in Kansas | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, KansasReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Kansas |
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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 | #239 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #147 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #828 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Kansas | #23 of 38 ranked schools in Kansas | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #354 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Kansas | #12 of 24 ranked schools in Kansas | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #409 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #311 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #741 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Kansas | #23 of 28 ranked schools in Kansas | 28 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #744 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 87% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Kansas | #13 of 16 ranked schools in Kansas | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Kansas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #172 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #739 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Kansas | #21 of 28 ranked schools in Kansas | 28 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Kansas |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Kansas | #5 of 41 ranked schools in Kansas | 41 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, KansasReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Kansas |
| Best Value Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Kansas | #9 of 26 ranked schools in Kansas | 26 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, KansasReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts Historical placement | State · Kansas | #3 of 4 ranked schools in Kansas | 4 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, KansasReport an error: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Education Historical placement | State · Kansas | #6 of 6 ranked schools in Kansas | 6 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Education, KansasReport an error: Best Colleges for Education, Kansas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools Historical placement | State · Kansas | #8 of 20 ranked schools in Kansas | 20 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, KansasReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Kansas |