National · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#8 of 643 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, NationalSouthwestern Illinois College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r1
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National · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#8 of 161 ranked schools nationwide
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Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#1 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #453 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 947 | 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 | #466 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #34 of 120 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 29% | 120 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #359 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #20 of 122 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 17% | 122 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #249 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 408 | 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 | #81 of 243 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 243 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #68 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #273 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #19 of 85 ranked schools in Illinois | 85 | 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 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #162 of 254 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 254 | 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 | #155 of 223 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 223 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #101 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #173 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #76 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #101 of 274 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 274 | 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 | #313 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 454 | 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 | #165 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 1584 | 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 | #532 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #26 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 | #115 of 413 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 413 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #177 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #346 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 776 | 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 | #76 of 253 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 253 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #382 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 799 | 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 | #174 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 739 | 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 | #116 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |