Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Education
#3 of 16 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#4 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota
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Minnesota · 2026
Best Colleges for Biological Sciences
#4 of 10 ranked schools in Minnesota
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #523 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #587 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #13 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #525 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Minnesota | #14 of 38 ranked schools in Minnesota | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #172 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #334 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Minnesota | #15 of 23 ranked schools in Minnesota | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #66 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #87 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #145 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #138 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #251 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #287 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Minnesota | #13 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #328 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Minnesota | #13 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Minnesota |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #360 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Minnesota | #16 of 26 ranked schools in Minnesota | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Minnesota |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #271 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #11 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #61 of 155 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 155 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #86 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #126 of 413 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 413 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #150 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #106 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #103 of 230 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 230 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #19 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #385 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Minnesota | #13 of 19 ranked schools in Minnesota | 19 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Minnesota |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #304 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Minnesota | #16 of 30 ranked schools in Minnesota | 30 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Minnesota |