National · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#4 of 912 ranked schools nationwide
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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North Carolina · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 20 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Value Trade Colleges, North Carolina
North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Health Sciences
#2 of 64 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, North CarolinaAll 2026 placements
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #804 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #44 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #252 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #14 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #224 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · North Carolina | #18 of 56 ranked schools in North Carolina | 56 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #116 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · North Carolina | #20 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #38 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · North Carolina | #11 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #99 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · North Carolina | #18 of 55 ranked schools in North Carolina | 55 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #227 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · North Carolina | #27 of 45 ranked schools in North Carolina | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #363 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · North Carolina | #29 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #251 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · North Carolina | #31 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #141 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · North Carolina | #12 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #151 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #196 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · North Carolina | #22 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, North Carolina |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #155 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #15 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #27 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #37 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #197 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · North Carolina | #20 of 38 ranked schools in North Carolina | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #174 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #166 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · North Carolina | #21 of 58 ranked schools in North Carolina | 58 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #233 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 · North Carolina | #36 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, North Carolina |
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.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #1 of 20 ranked schools in North Carolina | 20 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #7 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #3 of 64 ranked schools in North Carolina | 64 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #2 of 64 ranked schools in North Carolina | 64 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, North Carolina |
| Best Value Trade Colleges Historical placement | National | #4 of 947 ranked schools nationwide | 947 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, NationalReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools Historical placement | State · North Carolina | #2 of 7 ranked schools in North Carolina | 7 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, North CarolinaReport an error: Best Carpentry Schools, North Carolina |