National · 2026
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources
#5 of 403 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, NationalRidgewater College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Education
#1 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota
View placement details: Best Colleges for Education, Minnesota
Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources
#2 of 11 ranked schools in Minnesota
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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 | #320 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #849 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #26 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #262 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #105 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #402 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Minnesota | #17 of 23 ranked schools in Minnesota | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #102 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #25 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #120 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #131 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #358 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Minnesota | #13 of 18 ranked schools in Minnesota | 18 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #82 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #429 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Minnesota | #17 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #156 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #194 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #269 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #332 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Minnesota | #15 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Minnesota |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #214 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #80 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #72 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #200 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #35 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #199 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #80 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #12 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #215 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #297 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Minnesota | #15 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota | 30 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota |
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.