Michigan · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#1 of 83 ranked schools in Michigan
View placement details: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, MichiganOakland Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Michigan · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#1 of 19 ranked schools in Michigan
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Michigan
Michigan · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#4 of 27 ranked schools in Michigan
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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 | #182 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #138 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #872 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Michigan | #21 of 84 ranked schools in Michigan | 84 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #79 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #440 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #419 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #322 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #24 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #320 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #355 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #77 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #116 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #78 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #532 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Michigan | #13 of 27 ranked schools in Michigan | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #458 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Michigan | #12 of 21 ranked schools in Michigan | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #324 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #702 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Michigan | #13 of 52 ranked schools in Michigan | 52 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #404 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #442 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Michigan | #14 of 16 ranked schools in Michigan | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Michigan |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #141 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #81 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #480 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Michigan | #17 of 38 ranked schools in Michigan | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Michigan |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #162 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #524 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Michigan | #18 of 20 ranked schools in Michigan | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Michigan |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #304 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 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.