National · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 947 ranked schools nationwide
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Current edition: 2026-r1
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Kansas · 2026
Best Colleges for Health Sciences
#1 of 30 ranked schools in Kansas
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Kansas · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 26 ranked schools in Kansas
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #683 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Kansas | #19 of 41 ranked schools in Kansas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Kansas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #40 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #342 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #171 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 450 | 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 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #58 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #79 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #62 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #73 of 274 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 274 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #45 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #599 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #61 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #21 of 155 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 155 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #49 of 195 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 195 | 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 | #46 of 413 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 413 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #137 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #81 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #46 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #51 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |