2026 placement
#5
Tennessee · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#5 of 22 ranked schools in Tennessee
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Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
2026 placement
#8
Tennessee · 2026
Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools
#8 of 24 ranked schools in Tennessee
View placement details: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Tennessee2026 placement
#9
Tennessee · 2026
Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools
#9 of 20 ranked schools in Tennessee
View placement details: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, TennesseeAll 2026 placements
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 & badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Tennessee | #5 of 22 ranked schools in Tennessee | 22 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Tennessee No badge issued Report an error: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Tennessee | #8 of 24 ranked schools in Tennessee | 24 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Tennessee No badge issued Report an error: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | State · Tennessee | #9 of 20 ranked schools in Tennessee | 20 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Tennessee No badge issued Report an error: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Tennessee |
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 | #887 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Tennessee | #31 of 71 ranked schools in Tennessee | 71 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Tennessee |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #1893 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 2672 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Tennessee | #43 of 72 ranked schools in Tennessee | 72 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #739 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 94% | 794 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Tennessee | #18 of 33 ranked schools in Tennessee | 33 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #742 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 83% | 897 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Tennessee | #16 of 30 ranked schools in Tennessee | 30 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #670 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 750 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Tennessee | #19 of 26 ranked schools in Tennessee | 26 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #1453 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 1535 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Tennessee | #41 of 44 ranked schools in Tennessee | 44 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #842 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 863 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Tennessee | #21 of 28 ranked schools in Tennessee | 28 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Tennessee |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #531 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 597 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #146 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 158 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #626 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 766 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #704 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 97% | 730 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Tennessee | #23 of 26 ranked schools in Tennessee | 26 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Tennessee |
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.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools Historical placement | State · Tennessee | #9 of 20 ranked schools in Tennessee | 20 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, TennesseeReport an error: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools Historical placement | State · Tennessee | #5 of 22 ranked schools in Tennessee | 22 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, TennesseeReport an error: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools Historical placement | State · Tennessee | #8 of 24 ranked schools in Tennessee | 24 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, TennesseeReport an error: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Tennessee |