South Carolina · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 22 ranked schools in South Carolina
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South Carolina · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#1 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina
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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 | #66 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1510 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 2772 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #18 of 39 ranked schools in South Carolina | 39 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #389 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #181 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #138 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #215 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 450 | 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 | #151 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #392 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #406 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 759 | 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 | #83 of 274 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 274 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #152 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #601 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · South Carolina | #15 of 17 ranked schools in South Carolina | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, South Carolina |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #297 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #68 of 195 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 195 | 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 | #231 of 413 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 413 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #167 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #417 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #440 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |