Arkansas · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#2 of 15 ranked schools in Arkansas
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, ArkansasSouthern Arkansas University Tech Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Arkansas · 2026
Best Colleges for Computer & IT
#4 of 21 ranked schools in Arkansas
View placement details: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Arkansas
Arkansas · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#6 of 17 ranked schools in Arkansas
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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 | #266 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1135 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Arkansas | #17 of 37 ranked schools in Arkansas | 37 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Arkansas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #488 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Arkansas | #17 of 43 ranked schools in Arkansas | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Arkansas |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #110 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #302 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Arkansas | #12 of 32 ranked schools in Arkansas | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Arkansas |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #241 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Arkansas | #16 of 22 ranked schools in Arkansas | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Arkansas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #222 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #162 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #154 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #47 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #371 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Arkansas | #18 of 22 ranked schools in Arkansas | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Arkansas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #368 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Arkansas | #20 of 23 ranked schools in Arkansas | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Arkansas |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #266 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #437 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Arkansas | #14 of 23 ranked schools in Arkansas | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Arkansas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #612 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Arkansas | #17 of 22 ranked schools in Arkansas | 22 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Arkansas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #187 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #27 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #259 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Arkansas | #14 of 21 ranked schools in Arkansas | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Arkansas |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #295 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Arkansas | #18 of 23 ranked schools in Arkansas | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Arkansas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #767 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Arkansas | #21 of 26 ranked schools in Arkansas | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Arkansas |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
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Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.