National · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#2 of 2634 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, NationalInstitute of Culinary Education Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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California · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#1 of 340 ranked schools in California
View placement details: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, CaliforniaAll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · California | #1 of 340 ranked schools in California | 340 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, CaliforniaReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, California |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2 of 2634 ranked schools nationwide | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, NationalReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
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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 Trade Colleges | National | #1566 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 2672 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · California | #240 of 318 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 76% | 318 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, California |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #849 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 1593 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · California | #123 of 153 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 81% | 153 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, California |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #866 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 1503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · California | #109 of 159 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 69% | 159 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, California |
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 | National | #2 of 2772 ranked schools nationwide | 2772 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, NationalReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · California | #1 of 353 ranked schools in California | 353 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, CaliforniaReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, California |