2026 placement
#3
Florida · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#3 of 33 ranked schools in Florida
View placement details: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, FloridaLake Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
2026 placement
#3
Florida · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#3 of 15 ranked schools in Florida
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Florida2026 placement
#4
Florida · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#4 of 10 ranked schools in Florida
View placement details: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, FloridaAll 2026 placements
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
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 | #1163 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Florida | #65 of 152 ranked schools in FloridaTop 43% | 152 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Florida |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #1118 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 2672 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Florida | #38 of 152 ranked schools in FloridaTop 25% | 152 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Florida |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #391 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 403 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #718 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 91% | 794 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Florida | #14 of 36 ranked schools in Florida | 36 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Florida |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #1092 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 1593 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Florida | #62 of 104 ranked schools in FloridaTop 60% | 104 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Florida |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #626 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 701 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Florida | #14 of 39 ranked schools in Florida | 39 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Florida |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #574 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 641 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #794 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 897 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Florida | #27 of 52 ranked schools in Florida | 52 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Florida |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #588 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 750 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #1083 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 1535 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Florida | #29 of 96 ranked schools in Florida | 96 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Florida |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #812 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 863 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #522 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 597 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Florida | #13 of 36 ranked schools in Florida | 36 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Florida |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #922 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 1217 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Florida | #40 of 84 ranked schools in Florida | 84 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Florida |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #144 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 160 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #599 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 766 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #748 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 769 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Florida | #32 of 39 ranked schools in Florida | 39 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Florida |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #596 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 730 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #995 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 1503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Florida | #32 of 80 ranked schools in Florida | 80 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Florida |
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.