Wisconsin · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#1 of 34 ranked schools in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#7 of 31 ranked schools in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin · 2026
Best Colleges for Computer & IT
#8 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #306 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #90 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #351 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Wisconsin | #13 of 34 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 34 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #278 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Wisconsin | #12 of 12 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment | National | #88 of 109 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 109 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #86 of 243 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 243 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #47 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #48 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #114 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #123 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #97 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #192 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #67 of 254 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 254 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #176 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #322 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Wisconsin | #15 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #112 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #154 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #179 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Wisconsin | #12 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #142 of 274 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 274 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #118 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #141 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Wisconsin | #14 of 21 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #33 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #163 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #97 of 155 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 155 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #112 of 195 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 195 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #103 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #171 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 1286 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #90 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #129 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #156 of 413 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 413 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #118 of 161 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 161 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #269 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Wisconsin | #11 of 11 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 11 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Wisconsin |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #195 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #384 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Wisconsin | #15 of 16 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Wisconsin |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #98 of 230 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 230 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | State · Wisconsin | #12 of 13 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Wisconsin |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #52 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #386 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Wisconsin | #15 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Wisconsin |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #39 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Wisconsin | #13 of 25 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Wisconsin |