California · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#6 of 18 ranked schools in California
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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California · 2026
Best Colleges for Foreign Languages
#10 of 61 ranked schools in California
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links & badge |
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| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | State · California | #6 of 18 ranked schools in California | 18 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, CaliforniaReport an error: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, California |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | State · California | #10 of 61 ranked schools in California | 61 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, CaliforniaReport an error: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, California |
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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 | #342 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · California | #43 of 127 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 34% | 127 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, California |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #152 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · California | #46 of 340 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 14% | 340 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, California |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #487 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · California | #87 of 318 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 28% | 318 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, California |
| Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment | National | #96 of 109 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 109 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, National |
| Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment | State · California | #19 of 20 ranked schools in California | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, California |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #27 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | State · California | #25 of 80 ranked schools in California | 80 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, California |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #87 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | State · California | #28 of 61 ranked schools in California | 61 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, California |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #220 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · California | #31 of 98 ranked schools in California | 98 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, California |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #352 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 77% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · California | #31 of 46 ranked schools in California | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, California |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #229 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | State · California | #45 of 50 ranked schools in California | 50 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, California |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #177 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · California | #12 of 70 ranked schools in California | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, California |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #11 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #63 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · California | #33 of 88 ranked schools in California | 88 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #59 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | State · California | #40 of 77 ranked schools in California | 77 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, California |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #51 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | State · California | #32 of 75 ranked schools in California | 75 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Mathematics | National | #39 of 117 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Mathematics, National |
| Best Colleges for Mathematics | State · California | #38 of 84 ranked schools in California | 84 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Mathematics, California |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #80 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · California | #41 of 79 ranked schools in California | 79 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, California |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #144 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | State · California | #66 of 81 ranked schools in California | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, California |
| Best Colleges for Physical Sciences | National | #86 of 110 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 110 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Physical Sciences | State · California | #63 of 70 ranked schools in California | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #83 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | State · California | #62 of 93 ranked schools in California | 93 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, California |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #62 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · California | #18 of 96 ranked schools in California | 96 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, California |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #125 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | State · California | #17 of 40 ranked schools in California | 40 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, California |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | National | #22 of 168 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 168 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | State · California | #22 of 94 ranked schools in California | 94 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #267 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · California | #26 of 77 ranked schools in California | 77 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, California |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #505 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · California | #63 of 108 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 59% | 108 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, California |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #310 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · California | #13 of 62 ranked schools in California | 62 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, California |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #46 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · California | #29 of 87 ranked schools in California | 87 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, California |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #709 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · California | #77 of 201 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 39% | 201 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #90 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · California | #26 of 122 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 22% | 122 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, California |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #371 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · California | #50 of 70 ranked schools in California | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, California |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #87 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | State · California | #14 of 23 ranked schools in California | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, California |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #170 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | State · California | #17 of 17 ranked schools in California | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, California |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #228 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · California | #20 of 44 ranked schools in California | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, California |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #36 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #412 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · California | #27 of 59 ranked schools in California | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, California |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #432 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · California | #64 of 159 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 41% | 159 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, California |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools Historical placement | State · California | #6 of 18 ranked schools in California | 18 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, CaliforniaReport an error: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, California |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages Historical placement | State · California | #10 of 61 ranked schools in California | 61 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, CaliforniaReport an error: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, California |