National · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#1 of 160 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, NationalMadisonville Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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National · 2026
Best Colleges for Transportation
#7 of 269 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Transportation, National
Kentucky · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#1 of 15 ranked schools in Kentucky
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #50 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2213 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Kentucky | #22 of 44 ranked schools in Kentucky | 44 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Kentucky |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #199 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #247 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #37 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #352 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #58 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #136 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #16 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #25 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #44 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #137 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Kentucky | #13 of 16 ranked schools in Kentucky | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #117 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Kentucky | #11 of 17 ranked schools in Kentucky | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Kentucky |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #93 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #75 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #116 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #107 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #68 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #24 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #58 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #98 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #47 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #78 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #41 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 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.