Alabama · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#1 of 35 ranked schools in Alabama
View placement details: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, AlabamaJ. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
Alabama · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#6 of 27 ranked schools in Alabama
View placement details: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Alabama
Alabama · 2026
Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools
#6 of 17 ranked schools in Alabama
View placement details: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, AlabamaAll 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 |
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| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Alabama | #6 of 17 ranked schools in Alabama | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, AlabamaReport an error: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Alabama |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Alabama | #1 of 35 ranked schools in Alabama | 35 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, AlabamaReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Alabama | #6 of 27 ranked schools in Alabama | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, AlabamaReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Alabama |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #230 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #950 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Alabama | #22 of 38 ranked schools in Alabama | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #537 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Alabama | #13 of 19 ranked schools in Alabama | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #153 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #239 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Alabama | #12 of 20 ranked schools in Alabama | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #291 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Alabama | #11 of 20 ranked schools in Alabama | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #789 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Alabama | #17 of 28 ranked schools in Alabama | 28 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #753 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Alabama | #19 of 23 ranked schools in Alabama | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Alabama |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #289 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 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 · Alabama | #16 of 20 ranked schools in Alabama | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Alabama |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #293 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #531 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Alabama | #11 of 23 ranked schools in Alabama | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Alabama |
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 · Alabama | #1 of 36 ranked schools in Alabama | 36 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, AlabamaReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary Historical placement | State · Alabama | #6 of 28 ranked schools in Alabama | 28 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, AlabamaReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Alabama |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools Historical placement | State · Alabama | #6 of 17 ranked schools in Alabama | 17 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, AlabamaReport an error: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Alabama |