Illinois · 2026
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools
#3 of 14 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, IllinoisRichland Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r1
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| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #3 of 14 ranked schools in Illinois | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #28 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #724 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #43 of 120 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 36% | 120 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #804 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #44 of 122 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 37% | 122 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #621 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #41 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #274 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #20 of 85 ranked schools in Illinois | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #561 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #33 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #251 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #26 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #184 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #39 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #306 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #23 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #415 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #32 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
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| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #41 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
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| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #25 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #265 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
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| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #92 of 195 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 195 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
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| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #260 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
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