Arizona · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 20 ranked schools in Arizona
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Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
Arizona · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#2 of 18 ranked schools in Arizona
View placement details: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Arizona
Arizona · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#4 of 28 ranked schools in Arizona
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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 | #244 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #180 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #589 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Arizona | #14 of 49 ranked schools in Arizona | 49 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Arizona |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #305 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #85 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #280 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #80 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #274 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #116 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #174 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #161 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #187 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #146 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | National | #163 of 168 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 168 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #252 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #155 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #305 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #102 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #114 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #340 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #245 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #368 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #111 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #110 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #86 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #120 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #240 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #59 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #308 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #92 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #59 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #427 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #266 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 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.