Illinois · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#8 of 117 ranked schools in Illinois
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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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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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links & badge |
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| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #8 of 117 ranked schools in Illinois | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, IllinoisReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| 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 |
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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 | #233 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 912 | 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 | #121 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #888 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #49 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 42% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #349 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 794 | 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 | #568 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 701 | 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 | #390 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 87% | 449 | 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 | #329 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 641 | 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 | #382 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 596 | 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 | #447 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #35 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #529 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 750 | 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 | #594 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #39 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #761 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 863 | 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 | #308 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 597 | 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 | #236 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #62 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #330 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 503 | 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 | #536 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 730 | 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 | #621 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #45 of 86 ranked schools in Illinois | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |
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 · Illinois | #10 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Illinois |
| Best Electrician Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #9 of 9 ranked schools in Illinois | 9 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Electrician Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Electrician Schools, Illinois |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #9 of 11 ranked schools in Illinois | 11 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Illinois | #8 of 120 ranked schools in Illinois | 120 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, IllinoisReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |