
National · 2026
Best Colleges for Transportation
#9 of 269 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Transportation, National
National · 2026
#9 of 269 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Transportation, National
Illinois · 2026
#1 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois
Illinois · 2026
#1 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Transportation, 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 | #32 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1996 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #93 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 80% | 117 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #269 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #12 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 11% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #213 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Illinois | #21 of 27 ranked schools in Illinois | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #505 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #33 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #244 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #15 of 80 ranked schools in Illinois | 80 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #99 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #277 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #19 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #178 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #17 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #72 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #17 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #268 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Illinois | #16 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #208 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Illinois | #11 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #53 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #208 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #18 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #164 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #122 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #585 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #33 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #50 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #40 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #18 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #78 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #67 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | State · Illinois | #11 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Illinois |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #143 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #227 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 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 · Illinois | #12 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #205 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #138 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | State · Illinois | #12 of 18 ranked schools in Illinois | 18 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #140 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #52 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.