National · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 912 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Value Trade Colleges, NationalSalina Area Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Kansas · 2026
Best Colleges for Health Sciences
#1 of 28 ranked schools in Kansas
View placement details: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Kansas
Kansas · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 25 ranked schools in Kansas
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #680 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Kansas | #19 of 37 ranked schools in Kansas | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Kansas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #41 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #338 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #171 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #110 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #330 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #57 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #79 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #63 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #69 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #44 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #581 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #61 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #18 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #45 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #16 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #26 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #43 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #132 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #81 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #42 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #51 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
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.