South Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#3 of 26 ranked schools in South Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, South CarolinaTrident Technical College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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South Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Business & Finance
#3 of 15 ranked schools in South Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, South Carolina
South Carolina · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#4 of 20 ranked schools in South Carolina
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #150 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1166 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #11 of 36 ranked schools in South Carolina | 36 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #775 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · South Carolina | #13 of 42 ranked schools in South Carolina | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, South Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #234 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #114 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #194 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #145 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 1593 | 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 | #344 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #339 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 449 | 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 | #117 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 252 | 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 | #509 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #168 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #329 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #368 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #483 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 750 | 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 | #162 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #183 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #412 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #214 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #421 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 597 | 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 | #127 of 192 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 192 | 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 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1217 | 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 | #297 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #442 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 58% | 766 | 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 | #491 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · South Carolina | #13 of 14 ranked schools in South Carolina | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, South Carolina |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #532 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 730 | 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 | #516 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
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.