Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts
#2 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, IllinoisRend Lake College Rankings
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Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair
#3 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools
#4 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2363 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 2772 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #108 of 120 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 90% | 120 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #257 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #65 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #207 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #14 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #87 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #99 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #60 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #32 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #280 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Illinois | #17 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #64 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #181 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #15 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #85 of 274 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 274 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #76 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #245 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #18 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #293 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #12 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #45 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #67 of 195 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 195 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #188 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1286 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #124 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #127 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #343 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #18 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #100 of 230 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 230 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #169 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #13 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #327 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #19 of 91 ranked schools in Illinois | 91 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |