
National · 2026
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources
#2 of 403 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National
National · 2026
#2 of 403 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National
National · 2026
#5 of 1593 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National
National · 2026
#5 of 596 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Construction, NationalPositions 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #26 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2256 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #106 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 91% | 117 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #16 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 1% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #47 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #26 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #125 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #14 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #182 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #18 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #73 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #18 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #192 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 | #13 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #133 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #80 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #86 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #92 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #15 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #26 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #85 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #27 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #175 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #200 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Illinois | #13 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 | #100 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #71 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #170 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #32 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #95 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #182 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #14 of 86 ranked schools in Illinois | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |
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.