Illinois · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#8 of 120 ranked schools in Illinois
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Current edition: 2026-r1
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Illinois · 2026
Best Dental Hygienist Schools
#9 of 11 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#10 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois
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| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | State · Illinois | #10 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Illinois |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · Illinois | #9 of 9 ranked schools in Illinois | 9 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, Illinois No badge issued Report an error: Best Electrician Schools, Illinois |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | State · Illinois | #9 of 11 ranked schools in Illinois | 11 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #8 of 120 ranked schools in Illinois | 120 | 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 |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #240 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #31 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #124 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #914 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #49 of 122 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 41% | 122 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #358 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #28 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #575 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #35 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #391 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 87% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #39 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #255 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #46 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #334 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Illinois | #20 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #387 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Illinois | #21 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #456 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #36 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #534 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #41 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #619 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #40 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #777 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #47 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #312 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #28 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #92 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #243 of 413 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 413 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #62 of 161 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 161 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #340 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Illinois | #26 of 29 ranked schools in Illinois | 29 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #542 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #40 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #622 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #45 of 91 ranked schools in Illinois | 91 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |