Minnesota West Community and Technical College Rankings

Current edition: 2026-r2

Ranking highlights

All 2026 placements

Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.

All 2026 ranking placements for Minnesota West Community and Technical College
RankingScopePositionNumber rankedData tierLinks & badge
Best Carpentry SchoolsState · Minnesota#4 of 11 ranked schools in Minnesota11Tier 1View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Carpentry Schools, Minnesota
Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder SchoolsState · Minnesota#7 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota10Tier 1View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Minnesota
Best Trade CollegesState · Minnesota#6 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota38Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Trade Colleges, Minnesota
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology SchoolsState · Minnesota#10 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota
Best Welding Technology SchoolsState · Minnesota#6 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Welding Technology Schools, Minnesota
Best Trade Colleges for Working StudentsState · Minnesota#1 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota30Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) SchoolsState · Minnesota#8 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Minnesota
Best Colleges for ManufacturingState · Minnesota#9 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Minnesota
Best Electrician SchoolsState · Minnesota#6 of 13 ranked schools in Minnesota13Tier 1View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Electrician Schools, Minnesota
Best Plumbing Technology SchoolsState · Minnesota#6 of 7 ranked schools in Minnesota7Tier 1View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, Minnesota

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Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist SchoolsState · Minnesota#6 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota16Tier 1View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Minnesota
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology SchoolsState · Minnesota#3 of 5 ranked schools in Minnesota5Tier 1View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota

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Best Value Trade CollegesState · Minnesota#3 of 25 ranked schools in Minnesota25Tier 1View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Engineering TechState · Minnesota#8 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota21Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Personal & CulinaryState · Minnesota#7 of 20 ranked schools in Minnesota20Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural ResourcesState · Minnesota#1 of 11 ranked schools in Minnesota11Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural ResourcesNational#4 of 403 ranked schools nationwide403Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, NationalReport an error: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National
Best Colleges for ConstructionState · Minnesota#3 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota21Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Construction, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Health SciencesState · Minnesota#1 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota26Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Minnesota
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Other rankings

Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.

Other current ranking positions for Minnesota West Community and Technical College
RankingScopePositionNumber rankedData tierLinks
Best Value Trade CollegesNational#242 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 27%912Tier 1View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National
Most Diverse Trade CollegesNational#542 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 21%2634Tier 1View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National
Most Diverse Trade CollegesState · Minnesota#11 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota38Tier 1View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Minnesota
Best Trade CollegesNational#290 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 11%2672Tier 1View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National
Best Colleges for Personal & CulinaryNational#181 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 12%1593Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National
Best Colleges for Engineering TechNational#209 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 30%701Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National
Best Colleges for Security & Protective ServicesNational#382 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 60%641Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National
Best Colleges for Security & Protective ServicesState · Minnesota#14 of 18 ranked schools in Minnesota18Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Minnesota
Best Colleges for ConstructionNational#36 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 7%596Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National
Best Colleges for Automotive & RepairNational#358 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 40%897Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National
Best Colleges for Automotive & RepairState · Minnesota#14 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota21Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Minnesota
Best Colleges for ManufacturingNational#235 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 32%750Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National
Best Colleges for Health SciencesNational#77 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 6%1535Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National
Best Colleges for Business & FinanceNational#294 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 35%863Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National
Best Colleges for Business & FinanceState · Minnesota#12 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota26Tier 1View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Minnesota
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology SchoolsNational#264 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 45%597Tier 1View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National
Best Carpentry SchoolsNational#42 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 28%152Tier 1View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist SchoolsNational#161 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 14%1217Tier 1View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology SchoolsNational#58 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 26%231Tier 1View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National
Best Electrician SchoolsNational#86 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 22%404Tier 1View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) SchoolsNational#154 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 21%766Tier 1View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National
Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder SchoolsNational#127 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 57%225Tier 1View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National
Best Plumbing Technology SchoolsNational#29 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 28%104Tier 1View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National
Best Welding Technology SchoolsNational#219 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 30%730Tier 1View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National
Best Trade Colleges for Working StudentsNational#29 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 2%1503Tier 1View 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.

Past 2026-r1 ranking placements for Minnesota West Community and Technical College
RankingScopePositionNumber rankedData tierLinks
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#1 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota30Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota
Best Trade Colleges

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#6 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota38Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Trade Colleges, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Trade Colleges, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Health Sciences

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#1 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota26Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources

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National#4 of 408 ranked schools nationwide408Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, NationalReport an error: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#3 of 5 ranked schools in Minnesota5Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#7 of 20 ranked schools in Minnesota20Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Minnesota
Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#7 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota10Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Minnesota
Best Welding Technology Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#6 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Welding Technology Schools, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Engineering Tech

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#8 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota21Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Minnesota
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#8 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Minnesota
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#6 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota16Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Minnesota
Best Plumbing Technology Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#6 of 7 ranked schools in Minnesota7Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Construction

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#3 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota21Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Construction, Minnesota
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#10 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#1 of 11 ranked schools in Minnesota11Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Minnesota
Best Value Trade Colleges

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#3 of 25 ranked schools in Minnesota25Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Minnesota
Best Colleges for Manufacturing

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#9 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota19Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Minnesota
Best Carpentry Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#4 of 11 ranked schools in Minnesota11Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Carpentry Schools, Minnesota
Best Electrician Schools

Historical placement

State · Minnesota#6 of 13 ranked schools in Minnesota13Tier 1View latest ranking: Best Electrician Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Electrician Schools, Minnesota
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