Louisiana · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#1 of 61 ranked schools in Louisiana
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Louisiana · 2026
Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools
#7 of 27 ranked schools in Louisiana
View placement details: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Louisiana
Louisiana · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering Tech
#7 of 15 ranked schools in Louisiana
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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 | #854 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 94% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Louisiana | #18 of 19 ranked schools in Louisiana | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Louisiana |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #234 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #748 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Louisiana | #15 of 60 ranked schools in Louisiana | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Louisiana |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #499 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #439 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #174 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #566 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #523 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Louisiana | #14 of 15 ranked schools in Louisiana | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Louisiana |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #510 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Louisiana | #12 of 12 ranked schools in Louisiana | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Louisiana |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #576 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Louisiana | #15 of 35 ranked schools in Louisiana | 35 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Louisiana |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #644 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Louisiana | #13 of 16 ranked schools in Louisiana | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Louisiana |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #216 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #374 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 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 · Louisiana | #11 of 19 ranked schools in Louisiana | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Louisiana |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #250 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #460 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Louisiana | #11 of 12 ranked schools in Louisiana | 12 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Louisiana |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #777 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Louisiana | #13 of 21 ranked schools in Louisiana | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Louisiana |
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.