South Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#3 of 30 ranked schools in South Carolina
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South Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Computer & IT
#4 of 13 ranked schools in South Carolina
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South Carolina · 2026
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools
#5 of 25 ranked schools in South Carolina
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #151 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1205 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 2772 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #11 of 39 ranked schools in South Carolina | 39 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #793 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #15 of 48 ranked schools in South Carolina | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #237 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #115 of 243 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 243 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #194 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #146 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #242 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 94% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #355 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #341 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · South Carolina | #13 of 14 ranked schools in South Carolina | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #118 of 254 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 254 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #212 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #510 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #166 of 223 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 223 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #332 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #376 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #486 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · South Carolina | #13 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #165 of 274 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 274 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #184 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #429 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #229 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #424 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · South Carolina | #11 of 11 ranked schools in South Carolina | 11 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, South Carolina |
| Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools | National | #130 of 195 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 195 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #108 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | State · South Carolina | #11 of 11 ranked schools in South Carolina | 11 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, South Carolina |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #209 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 1286 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #170 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #307 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #443 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · South Carolina | #12 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, South Carolina |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #507 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · South Carolina | #15 of 16 ranked schools in South Carolina | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, South Carolina |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #537 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · South Carolina | #14 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, South Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #517 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |