Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#2 of 62 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Pennsylvania · 2026
Best Colleges for Psychology
#4 of 14 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#7 of 123 ranked schools in Pennsylvania
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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 | #708 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #29 of 42 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #390 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #866 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Pennsylvania | #33 of 128 ranked schools in PennsylvaniaTop 26% | 128 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #169 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | State · Pennsylvania | #12 of 12 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #422 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Pennsylvania | #22 of 24 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #422 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 92% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Pennsylvania | #11 of 12 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #240 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #566 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Pennsylvania | #18 of 20 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #100 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Physical Sciences | National | #72 of 110 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 110 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #106 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #499 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Pennsylvania | #12 of 14 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #149 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #624 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Pennsylvania | #21 of 32 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #317 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Pennsylvania | #13 of 13 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #791 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Pennsylvania | #33 of 72 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #429 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Pennsylvania | #11 of 19 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Pennsylvania |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #468 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #11 of 37 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #152 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | State · Pennsylvania | #14 of 17 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Pennsylvania |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #152 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 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.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students Historical placement | State · Pennsylvania | #2 of 63 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 63 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, PennsylvaniaReport an error: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Psychology Historical placement | State · Pennsylvania | #4 of 14 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 14 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, PennsylvaniaReport an error: Best Colleges for Psychology, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Physical Sciences Historical placement | State · Pennsylvania | #1 of 4 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 4 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, PennsylvaniaReport an error: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Historical placement | State · Pennsylvania | #10 of 11 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 11 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, PennsylvaniaReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering, Pennsylvania |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Pennsylvania | #7 of 132 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 132 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, PennsylvaniaReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences Historical placement | State · Pennsylvania | #1 of 5 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 5 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, PennsylvaniaReport an error: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Pennsylvania |
| Best Colleges for Social Work Historical placement | State · Pennsylvania | #8 of 11 ranked schools in Pennsylvania | 11 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, PennsylvaniaReport an error: Best Colleges for Social Work, Pennsylvania |