Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#3 of 18 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Carpentry Schools
#3 of 11 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#6 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota
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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 Value Trade Colleges | National | #687 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #17 of 25 ranked schools in Minnesota | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #772 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #22 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #567 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #16 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #129 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #321 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Minnesota | #13 of 23 ranked schools in Minnesota | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #296 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Minnesota | #13 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #42 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #46 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #166 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Minnesota | #12 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #341 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Minnesota | #13 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #391 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Minnesota | #16 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #109 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #279 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #509 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Minnesota | #23 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Minnesota |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #354 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #17 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #36 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #55 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #191 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · Minnesota | #13 of 13 ranked schools in Minnesota | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #13 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #386 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 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 · Minnesota | #18 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #42 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #424 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #474 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #16 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #108 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
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.