Louisiana · 2026
Best Colleges for Construction
#1 of 12 ranked schools in Louisiana
View placement details: Best Colleges for Construction, LouisianaSOWELA Technical Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Louisiana · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#1 of 10 ranked schools in Louisiana
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Louisiana
Louisiana · 2026
Best Electrician Schools
#2 of 12 ranked schools in Louisiana
View placement details: Best Electrician Schools, LouisianaAll 2026 placements
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #395 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #244 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #121 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment | National | #42 of 109 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 109 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #128 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #118 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #50 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #214 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #22 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #270 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #100 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #260 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #674 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Louisiana | #16 of 35 ranked schools in Louisiana | 35 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Louisiana |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #103 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #48 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 152 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #25 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #50 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #109 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #105 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #497 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 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.