
National · 2026
Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences
#6 of 449 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National
National · 2026
#6 of 449 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National
National · 2026
#7 of 160 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National
Illinois · 2026
#1 of 11 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #21 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2081 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #100 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 86% | 117 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #221 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment | National | #13 of 109 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 109 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #20 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #34 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #187 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #13 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #101 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | State · Illinois | #11 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #34 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #15 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #39 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #119 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #16 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #421 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #33 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #108 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #93 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #166 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #12 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #199 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #179 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #16 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #19 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #196 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #60 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #56 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 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.