Wisconsin · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#5 of 16 ranked schools in Wisconsin
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Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
Wisconsin · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#9 of 28 ranked schools in Wisconsin
View placement details: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#10 of 25 ranked schools in Wisconsin
View placement details: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, WisconsinAll 2026 placements
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 & badge |
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| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Wisconsin | #9 of 28 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 28 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, 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 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 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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Other rankings
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #234 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2241 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Wisconsin | #27 of 33 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 33 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #378 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Wisconsin | #16 of 33 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 33 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #124 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 794 | 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 | #129 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Wisconsin | #11 of 30 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 30 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #316 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 463 | 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 | #486 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 701 | 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 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 641 | 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 | #473 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 897 | 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 | #212 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 750 | 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 | #117 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #404 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1535 | 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 | #109 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 863 | 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 | #335 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 597 | 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 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #272 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 769 | 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 | #214 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 730 | 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 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View 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.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students Historical placement | State · Wisconsin | #10 of 25 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 25 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, WisconsinReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Wisconsin |
| Best Value Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Wisconsin | #5 of 16 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 16 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, WisconsinReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools Historical placement | State · Wisconsin | #9 of 29 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 29 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, WisconsinReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Transportation Historical placement | State · Wisconsin | #7 of 8 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 8 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, WisconsinReport an error: Best Colleges for Transportation, Wisconsin |