Michigan · 2026
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts
#3 of 14 ranked schools in Michigan
View placement details: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, MichiganSouthwestern Michigan College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Michigan · 2026
Best Welding Technology Schools
#4 of 20 ranked schools in Michigan
View placement details: Best Welding Technology Schools, Michigan
Michigan · 2026
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools
#4 of 16 ranked schools in Michigan
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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 | #223 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1991 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Michigan | #52 of 83 ranked schools in Michigan | 83 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Michigan |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #841 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Michigan | #16 of 84 ranked schools in Michigan | 84 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #579 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 794 | 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 | #305 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #556 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 701 | 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 | #453 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 641 | 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 | #376 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #577 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Michigan | #18 of 27 ranked schools in Michigan | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #432 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #205 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #855 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Michigan | #26 of 52 ranked schools in Michigan | 52 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #453 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 863 | 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 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #86 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #441 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Michigan | #14 of 38 ranked schools in Michigan | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Michigan |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #371 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #666 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Michigan | #23 of 42 ranked schools in Michigan | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Michigan |
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.