Minnesota · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#1 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#1 of 20 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#1 of 16 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 | #530 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #11 of 25 ranked schools in Minnesota | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #36 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #514 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #15 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #88 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #40 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #431 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 94% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Minnesota | #16 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #185 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #441 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Minnesota | #17 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #39 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #191 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #105 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | National | #151 of 168 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 168 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #127 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #549 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Minnesota | #20 of 21 ranked schools in Minnesota | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #200 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #378 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Minnesota | #14 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #293 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Minnesota | #11 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #129 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #284 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #12 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #71 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #72 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #119 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #290 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 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 · Minnesota | #14 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #40 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #163 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #443 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #15 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #359 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 · Minnesota | #19 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.