Wisconsin · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#1 of 33 ranked schools in Wisconsin
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Wisconsin · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#7 of 30 ranked schools in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin · 2026
Best Colleges for Computer & IT
#7 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #300 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #90 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #334 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Wisconsin | #12 of 33 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 33 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #276 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 403 | 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 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #43 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #50 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #113 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #124 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 701 | 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 | #193 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #66 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 252 | 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 | #320 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 641 | 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 | #108 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #149 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #175 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 750 | 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 | #138 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #115 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #136 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1535 | 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 | #32 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #161 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #94 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #109 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 192 | 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 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1217 | 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 | #151 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #117 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #262 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 503 | 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 | #194 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #367 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 769 | 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 | #93 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | State · Wisconsin | #11 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 | #379 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 730 | 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 | #38 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1503 | 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 |
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.