Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Manufacturing
#1 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Welding Technology Schools
#1 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Trade Colleges
#3 of 122 ranked schools in Illinois
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #139 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 947 | 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 | #831 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #48 of 120 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 40% | 120 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #141 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #411 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 798 | 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 | #366 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 710 | 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 | #75 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 450 | 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 | #235 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 912 | 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 | #32 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #29 of 274 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 274 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #148 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #234 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1584 | 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 | #202 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #53 of 195 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 195 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #152 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #140 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #32 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #236 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #16 of 91 ranked schools in Illinois | 91 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |