
National · 2026
Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness
#2 of 218 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National
National · 2026
#2 of 218 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National
National · 2026
#2 of 168 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National
National · 2026
#3 of 641 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, NationalPositions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
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 | #139 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · California | #21 of 127 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 17% | 127 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, California |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #207 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · California | #61 of 340 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 18% | 340 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, California |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #155 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · California | #33 of 318 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 11% | 318 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, California |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #79 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · California | #14 of 54 ranked schools in California | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, California |
| Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment | National | #26 of 109 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 109 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #26 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | State · California | #24 of 80 ranked schools in California | 80 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, California |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #45 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | State · California | #18 of 61 ranked schools in California | 61 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, California |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #17 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #246 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · California | #24 of 153 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 16% | 153 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, California |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #83 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #295 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · California | #24 of 70 ranked schools in California | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, California |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #34 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | State · California | #26 of 61 ranked schools in California | 61 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, California |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #21 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · California | #12 of 88 ranked schools in California | 88 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #87 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · California | #27 of 45 ranked schools in California | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, California |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #60 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | State · California | #41 of 77 ranked schools in California | 77 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, California |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #114 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | State · California | #55 of 75 ranked schools in California | 75 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Mathematics | National | #19 of 117 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Mathematics, National |
| Best Colleges for Mathematics | State · California | #19 of 84 ranked schools in California | 84 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Mathematics, California |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #24 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · California | #16 of 79 ranked schools in California | 79 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, California |
| Best Colleges for Physical Sciences | National | #35 of 110 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 110 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Physical Sciences | State · California | #29 of 70 ranked schools in California | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Physical Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #19 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | State · California | #18 of 93 ranked schools in California | 93 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, California |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #79 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | State · California | #14 of 40 ranked schools in California | 40 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, California |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #399 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · California | #51 of 108 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 48% | 108 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, California |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #236 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #119 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · California | #26 of 201 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 13% | 201 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #37 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #331 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · California | #43 of 70 ranked schools in California | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, California |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #31 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #70 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #132 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | State · California | #11 of 17 ranked schools in California | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, California |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #271 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · California | #42 of 112 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 38% | 112 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, California |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #299 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · California | #11 of 59 ranked schools in California | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, California |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #53 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
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.