National · 2026
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources
#4 of 408 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, NationalMinnesota West Community and Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r1
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#1 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota
View placement details: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota
Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Health Sciences
#1 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #236 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #547 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #11 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #303 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #180 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #213 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #381 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Minnesota | #14 of 18 ranked schools in Minnesota | 18 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #36 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #366 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Minnesota | #14 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #237 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #82 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #301 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Minnesota | #12 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Minnesota |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #268 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #47 of 155 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 155 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #161 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 1286 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #58 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #91 of 413 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 413 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #154 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #129 of 230 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 230 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #29 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #224 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #29 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |