National · 2026
Best Plumbing Technology Schools
#5 of 104 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, NationalNorthwest Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Construction
#1 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota
View placement details: Best Colleges for Construction, Minnesota
Minnesota · 2026
Best Electrician Schools
#1 of 13 ranked schools in Minnesota
View placement details: Best Electrician Schools, MinnesotaAll 2026 placements
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #209 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #647 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #17 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #276 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #81 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #27 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #243 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #114 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #221 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #105 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #54 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #68 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #111 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #34 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #102 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
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Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.