National · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#1 of 750 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, NationalNorthwood Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
National · 2026
Best Trade Colleges
#2 of 2672 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Trade Colleges, National
National · 2026
Best Carpentry Schools
#2 of 152 ranked schools nationwide
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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 | #206 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #858 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Wisconsin | #12 of 33 ranked schools in Wisconsin | 33 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Wisconsin |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #15 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #80 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #45 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #34 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 449 | 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 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #79 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #35 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #24 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #47 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #11 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #33 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #136 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #23 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #26 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 1503 | 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 |
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.