Alabama · 2026
Best Colleges for Health Sciences
#2 of 28 ranked schools in Alabama
View placement details: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, AlabamaSouthern Union State Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Alabama · 2026
Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair
#2 of 23 ranked schools in Alabama
View placement details: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Alabama
Alabama · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#3 of 20 ranked schools in Alabama
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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 | #168 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #698 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Alabama | #17 of 35 ranked schools in Alabama | 35 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Alabama |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #443 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #619 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Alabama | #14 of 19 ranked schools in Alabama | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #233 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Alabama | #12 of 27 ranked schools in Alabama | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #335 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Alabama | #14 of 20 ranked schools in Alabama | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #310 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Alabama | #13 of 20 ranked schools in Alabama | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Alabama |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #191 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #189 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 87% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #98 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #97 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #282 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #670 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Alabama | #12 of 23 ranked schools in Alabama | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Alabama |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #362 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #72 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #105 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #100 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #123 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #88 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #241 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #207 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #734 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Alabama | #20 of 23 ranked schools in Alabama | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Alabama |
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.