Wisconsin · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#5 of 16 ranked schools in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#9 of 29 ranked schools in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#10 of 25 ranked schools in Wisconsin
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| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Wisconsin | #10 of 25 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, WisconsinReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Wisconsin |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Wisconsin | #5 of 16 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, WisconsinReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Wisconsin | #9 of 29 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 29 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | State · Wisconsin | #7 of 8 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 8 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, Wisconsin No badge issued Report an error: Best Colleges for Transportation, Wisconsin |
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Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #232 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2339 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 2772 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Wisconsin | #28 of 34 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 34 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #387 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Wisconsin | #15 of 34 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 34 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #131 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Wisconsin | #11 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #131 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Wisconsin | #11 of 31 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #317 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Wisconsin | #14 of 14 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #491 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Wisconsin | #15 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #303 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Wisconsin | #14 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #484 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Wisconsin | #15 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #216 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Wisconsin | #13 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #120 of 274 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 274 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #415 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Wisconsin | #15 of 21 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #108 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Wisconsin | #13 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Wisconsin |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #336 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Wisconsin | #14 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Wisconsin |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #104 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1286 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #287 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Wisconsin | #12 of 16 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Wisconsin |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #217 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Wisconsin | #11 of 15 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Wisconsin |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #22 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |