Tennessee · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#2 of 71 ranked schools in Tennessee
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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2026 placement
#1
Tennessee · 2026
Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools
#1 of 10 ranked schools in Tennessee
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#2
Tennessee · 2026
Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools
#2 of 20 ranked schools in Tennessee
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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 | #245 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #1389 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 2672 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Tennessee | #27 of 72 ranked schools in Tennessee | 72 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #707 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 794 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Tennessee | #15 of 33 ranked schools in Tennessee | 33 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #1270 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 1593 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Tennessee | #26 of 47 ranked schools in Tennessee | 47 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #695 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 100% | 701 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Tennessee | #21 of 21 ranked schools in Tennessee | 21 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Tennessee |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #447 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 100% | 449 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #520 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 596 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #656 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 897 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #575 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 77% | 750 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #1301 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 1535 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Tennessee | #25 of 44 ranked schools in Tennessee | 44 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Tennessee |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #502 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 597 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #123 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 158 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #809 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 1217 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Tennessee | #14 of 42 ranked schools in Tennessee | 42 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #201 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 231 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #424 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #653 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 86% | 766 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Tennessee | #11 of 22 ranked schools in Tennessee | 22 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Tennessee |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #585 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 730 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #1091 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 1503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Tennessee | #34 of 45 ranked schools in Tennessee | 45 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Tennessee |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
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Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.