National · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#3 of 161 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, NationalMcHenry County College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r1
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Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Legal Studies
#1 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, Illinois
Illinois · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#1 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #25 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #580 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #38 of 120 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 32% | 120 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #337 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #19 of 122 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 16% | 122 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #183 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Illinois | #18 of 27 ranked schools in Illinois | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #222 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #15 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #145 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #75 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #223 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #13 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #188 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #20 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #14 of 254 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 254 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #33 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #172 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #82 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #324 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Illinois | #16 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #127 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #199 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #16 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #143 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #247 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #19 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #83 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #55 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #101 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #75 of 230 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 230 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #255 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #22 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #106 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |