Minnesota · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#4 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Biological Sciences
#5 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Business & Finance
#10 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota
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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 | #783 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #20 of 25 ranked schools in Minnesota | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #108 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #909 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #25 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #490 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Minnesota | #19 of 23 ranked schools in Minnesota | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #376 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Minnesota | #12 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #206 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #541 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Minnesota | #20 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #136 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 97% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #156 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #211 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 97% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Physical Sciences | National | #108 of 110 ranked schools nationwideTop 99% | 110 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #526 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 83% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Minnesota | #17 of 18 ranked schools in Minnesota | 18 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #344 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 77% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Minnesota | #13 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #827 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Minnesota | #23 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #247 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #142 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #421 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Minnesota | #21 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota | 30 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota |
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 Colleges for Physical Sciences Historical placement | State · Minnesota | #3 of 3 ranked schools in Minnesota | 3 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, Minnesota |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools Historical placement | State · Minnesota | #5 of 6 ranked schools in Minnesota | 6 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences Historical placement | State · Minnesota | #5 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota | 10 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, Minnesota |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Minnesota | #4 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, MinnesotaReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Historical placement | State · Minnesota | #5 of 8 ranked schools in Minnesota | 8 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance Historical placement | State · Minnesota | #10 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature Historical placement | State · Minnesota | #3 of 3 ranked schools in Minnesota | 3 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for English & Literature, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness Historical placement | State · Minnesota | #8 of 8 ranked schools in Minnesota | 8 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, MinnesotaReport an error: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, Minnesota |