Illinois · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#1 of 117 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, IllinoisOakton College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
All 2026 placements
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 & badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #1 of 117 ranked schools in Illinois | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, IllinoisReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #27 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #639 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #38 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 33% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #314 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #24 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #144 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | State · Illinois | #13 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #246 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #16 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #187 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #19 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #208 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 83% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · Illinois | #15 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #199 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #43 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #390 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Illinois | #23 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #334 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #25 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #179 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | State · Illinois | #19 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #351 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Illinois | #16 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #286 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #26 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #479 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #22 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #138 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #12 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #100 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | State · Illinois | #14 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Illinois |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #258 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Illinois | #20 of 29 ranked schools in Illinois | 29 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #474 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Illinois | #28 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #460 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #31 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #376 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #24 of 86 ranked schools in Illinois | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Illinois | #1 of 120 ranked schools in Illinois | 120 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, IllinoisReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |