
Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#3 of 80 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois
Illinois · 2026
#3 of 80 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois
Illinois · 2026
#3 of 54 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Illinois
Illinois · 2026
#3 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, IllinoisPositions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
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 | #2288 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 87% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #108 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 93% | 117 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #315 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #17 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 15% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #42 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #438 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #31 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #48 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #149 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #54 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #157 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #38 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #191 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Illinois | #12 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #126 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #196 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #13 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #350 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #29 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #320 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Illinois | #14 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #120 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #77 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #213 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #19 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #68 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #111 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #194 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #171 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Illinois | #11 of 29 ranked schools in Illinois | 29 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #157 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #262 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #24 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #76 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
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.