North Carolina · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#2 of 43 ranked schools in North Carolina
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Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
North Carolina · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#9 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, North CarolinaAll 2026 placements
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links & badge |
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| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · North Carolina | #9 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, North Carolina |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · North Carolina | #2 of 43 ranked schools in North Carolina | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, North Carolina |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2044 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #76 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #284 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #19 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #473 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · North Carolina | #48 of 56 ranked schools in North Carolina | 56 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #103 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · North Carolina | #15 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #83 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · North Carolina | #21 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #345 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · North Carolina | #37 of 51 ranked schools in North Carolina | 51 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #212 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · North Carolina | #35 of 55 ranked schools in North Carolina | 55 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #262 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · North Carolina | #33 of 45 ranked schools in North Carolina | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #401 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · North Carolina | #34 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #169 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · North Carolina | #16 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #191 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · North Carolina | #15 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #509 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · North Carolina | #31 of 64 ranked schools in North Carolina | 64 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #216 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · North Carolina | #24 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, North Carolina |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #188 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #19 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #78 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · North Carolina | #11 of 62 ranked schools in North Carolina | 62 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #126 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · North Carolina | #17 of 38 ranked schools in North Carolina | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #190 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · North Carolina | #19 of 38 ranked schools in North Carolina | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #121 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #161 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #20 of 58 ranked schools in North Carolina | 58 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #69 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 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.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #8 of 71 ranked schools in North Carolina | 71 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, North Carolina |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #2 of 43 ranked schools in North Carolina | 43 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, North Carolina |