Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#1 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, IllinoisSauk Valley Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
Illinois · 2026
Best Welding Technology Schools
#1 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois
Illinois · 2026
Best Trade Colleges
#3 of 117 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Trade Colleges, IllinoisAll 2026 placements
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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 | #135 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #20 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #820 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #48 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 42% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #128 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #410 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #30 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #356 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #26 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #72 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #51 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #11 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #228 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #16 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #34 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #27 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #144 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #219 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #17 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #198 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #50 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 192 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #144 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #139 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #32 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #236 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #16 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.