Michigan · 2026
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts
#3 of 14 ranked schools in Michigan
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Michigan · 2026
Best Welding Technology Schools
#4 of 20 ranked schools in Michigan
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Michigan · 2026
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools
#4 of 16 ranked schools in Michigan
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #225 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2085 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 2772 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Michigan | #54 of 85 ranked schools in Michigan | 85 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Michigan |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #857 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Michigan | #16 of 87 ranked schools in Michigan | 87 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #583 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Michigan | #19 of 20 ranked schools in Michigan | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #306 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #563 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Michigan | #18 of 19 ranked schools in Michigan | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #120 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #160 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #166 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #455 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Michigan | #13 of 19 ranked schools in Michigan | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #381 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #588 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Michigan | #19 of 27 ranked schools in Michigan | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #437 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #212 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #877 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Michigan | #26 of 53 ranked schools in Michigan | 53 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #474 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Michigan | #14 of 24 ranked schools in Michigan | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Michigan |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #285 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #90 of 155 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 155 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #456 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Michigan | #14 of 39 ranked schools in Michigan | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Michigan |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #376 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #668 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Michigan | #23 of 43 ranked schools in Michigan | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Michigan |