Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources
#6 of 27 ranked schools in Illinois
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Illinois · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#7 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#10 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois
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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 | #216 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #30 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #864 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #49 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 42% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #507 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #30 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 26% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #64 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #418 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #31 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #315 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #35 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #78 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #19 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #364 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Illinois | #21 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #270 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Illinois | #14 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #506 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #37 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #323 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #28 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #309 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Illinois | #12 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #583 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #38 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #639 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #38 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #138 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #33 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #180 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #336 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #19 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #305 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #26 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #175 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #13 of 86 ranked schools in Illinois | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |
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 |
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| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #10 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois | 32 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #7 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Illinois |
| Best Electrician Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #5 of 9 ranked schools in Illinois | 9 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Electrician Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Electrician Schools, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources Historical placement | State · Illinois | #7 of 27 ranked schools in Illinois | 27 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Illinois |