Illinois · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#6 of 120 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering Tech
#6 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#7 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #101 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #17 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #97 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #818 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #46 of 122 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 38% | 122 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #288 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Illinois | #25 of 27 ranked schools in Illinois | 27 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #559 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #37 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #407 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #28 of 85 ranked schools in Illinois | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #130 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #309 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #34 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #122 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #30 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #127 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #128 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #146 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #262 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #20 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #465 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #37 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #400 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Illinois | #19 of 20 ranked schools in Illinois | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #614 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #39 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #588 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #31 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #136 of 600 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 600 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #11 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #104 of 155 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 155 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #172 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #12 of 14 ranked schools in Illinois | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #111 of 161 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 161 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | State · Illinois | #15 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Illinois |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #351 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Illinois | #28 of 29 ranked schools in Illinois | 29 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #494 of 799 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 799 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #33 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #56 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #394 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #32 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #577 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #43 of 91 ranked schools in Illinois | 91 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |