National · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#8 of 641 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, NationalSouthwestern Illinois College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
National · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#8 of 160 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National
Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#1 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois
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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 | #433 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #38 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #455 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #34 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 30% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #351 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #21 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 18% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #245 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Illinois | #24 of 27 ranked schools in Illinois | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #79 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #67 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #269 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #19 of 80 ranked schools in Illinois | 80 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Foreign Languages | National | #36 of 131 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 131 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Foreign Languages, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #89 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #163 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · Illinois | #11 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #83 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #21 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #154 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #97 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #167 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #75 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #98 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | State · Illinois | #14 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #310 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Illinois | #13 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #161 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #11 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #515 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #25 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #22 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #110 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #168 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #345 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 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 · Illinois | #20 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #74 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #360 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #21 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #169 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #14 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #117 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
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.