2026 placement
#2
Tennessee · 2026
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools
#2 of 10 ranked schools in Tennessee
View placement details: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, TennesseeTennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
2026 placement
#4
Tennessee · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#4 of 22 ranked schools in Tennessee
View placement details: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Tennessee2026 placement
#6
Tennessee · 2026
Best Electrician Schools
#6 of 11 ranked schools in Tennessee
View placement details: Best Electrician 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 Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Tennessee | #9 of 21 ranked schools in Tennessee | 21 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Tennessee No badge issued Report an error: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Tennessee | #10 of 26 ranked schools in Tennessee | 26 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Tennessee No badge issued Report an error: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Tennessee |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · Tennessee | #6 of 11 ranked schools in Tennessee | 11 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, Tennessee No badge issued Report an error: Best Electrician Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Tennessee | #8 of 26 ranked schools in Tennessee | 26 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Tennessee No badge issued Report an error: Best Welding Technology Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Tennessee | #4 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 Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Tennessee | #2 of 10 ranked schools in Tennessee | 10 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Tennessee No badge issued Report an error: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology 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 | #784 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Tennessee | #20 of 71 ranked schools in Tennessee | 71 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Tennessee |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #1961 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 2672 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Tennessee | #48 of 72 ranked schools in Tennessee | 72 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #775 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 794 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Tennessee | #26 of 33 ranked schools in Tennessee | 33 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #1540 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 97% | 1593 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Tennessee | #42 of 47 ranked schools in Tennessee | 47 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #530 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 596 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Tennessee | #12 of 22 ranked schools in Tennessee | 22 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #722 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 897 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Tennessee | #15 of 30 ranked schools in Tennessee | 30 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #607 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 750 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #267 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 100% | 269 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | State · Tennessee | #13 of 13 ranked schools in Tennessee | 13 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #1208 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 1535 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Tennessee | #20 of 44 ranked schools in Tennessee | 44 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #855 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 100% | 863 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Tennessee | #23 of 28 ranked schools in Tennessee | 28 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Tennessee |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #543 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 91% | 597 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Tennessee | #13 of 24 ranked schools in Tennessee | 24 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #192 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 100% | 192 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | State · Tennessee | #13 of 13 ranked schools in Tennessee | 13 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #158 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 100% | 158 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | State · Tennessee | #20 of 20 ranked schools in Tennessee | 20 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #1025 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 1217 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Tennessee | #30 of 42 ranked schools in Tennessee | 42 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #213 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 231 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #372 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 404 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #449 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #616 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 766 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #606 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 730 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #853 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 1503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Tennessee | #18 of 45 ranked schools in Tennessee | 45 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, 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 Colleges for Manufacturing Historical placement | State · Tennessee | #10 of 26 ranked schools in Tennessee | 26 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, TennesseeReport an error: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Tennessee |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools Historical placement | State · Tennessee | #2 of 10 ranked schools in Tennessee | 10 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, TennesseeReport an error: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Electrician Schools Historical placement | State · Tennessee | #6 of 11 ranked schools in Tennessee | 11 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Electrician Schools, TennesseeReport an error: Best Electrician Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools Historical placement | State · Tennessee | #9 of 21 ranked schools in Tennessee | 21 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, TennesseeReport an error: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Welding Technology Schools Historical placement | State · Tennessee | #8 of 26 ranked schools in Tennessee | 26 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, TennesseeReport an error: Best Welding Technology Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools Historical placement | State · Tennessee | #4 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 |