National · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering
#3 of 260 ranked schools nationwide
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering
#1 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Engineering, Illinois
Illinois · 2026
Best Dental Hygienist Schools
#8 of 11 ranked schools in Illinois
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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 | #85 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #15 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #251 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #16 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 14% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #495 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #28 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 24% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #93 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #166 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | State · Illinois | #11 of 13 ranked schools in Illinois | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #286 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #20 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #371 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #28 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #283 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #32 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #41 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #373 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Illinois | #22 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #248 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Illinois | #12 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #205 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #14 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #389 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #31 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #330 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #28 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #609 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #37 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #233 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #21 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #88 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #142 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #71 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | State · Illinois | #12 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #306 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #27 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #350 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #22 of 86 ranked schools in Illinois | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |
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 Electrician Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #6 of 9 ranked schools in Illinois | 9 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Electrician Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Electrician Schools, Illinois |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #8 of 11 ranked schools in Illinois | 11 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies Historical placement | State · Illinois | #9 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Historical placement | State · Illinois | #1 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Historical placement | National | #3 of 260 ranked schools nationwide | 260 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, NationalReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media Historical placement | State · Illinois | #3 of 9 ranked schools in Illinois | 9 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, Illinois |