South Carolina · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 20 ranked schools in South Carolina
View placement details: Best Value Trade Colleges, South CarolinaOrangeburg Calhoun Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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South Carolina · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#1 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina
View placement details: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, South Carolina
South Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#1 of 14 ranked schools in South Carolina
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #65 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1456 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #18 of 36 ranked schools in South Carolina | 36 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #369 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #175 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #134 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #214 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #163 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #148 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #387 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #401 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · South Carolina | #11 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #80 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #143 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #580 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · South Carolina | #13 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, South Carolina |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #294 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #65 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #62 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #127 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #225 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #167 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #411 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #438 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
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