National · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#1 of 759 ranked schools nationwide
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National · 2026
Best Trade Colleges
#2 of 2826 ranked schools nationwide
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National · 2026
Best Colleges for Business & Finance
#3 of 883 ranked schools nationwide
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #211 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #870 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Wisconsin | #12 of 34 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 34 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #16 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #80 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #46 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #34 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #50 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #36 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #82 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #36 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #26 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #48 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #14 of 195 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 195 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #38 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #148 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #23 of 230 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 230 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #26 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Wisconsin | #12 of 25 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Wisconsin |