Illinois · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#6 of 117 ranked schools in Illinois
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #102 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 912 | 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 | #96 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #796 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #46 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 40% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #287 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 403 | 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 | #555 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 794 | 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 | #405 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #28 of 80 ranked schools in Illinois | 80 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #127 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #308 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 449 | 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 | #129 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #141 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #257 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 897 | 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 | #462 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 750 | 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 | #397 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 451 | 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 | #595 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #40 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #570 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 863 | 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 | #130 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 597 | 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 | #101 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 152 | 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 | #110 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 160 | 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 | #342 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 503 | 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 | #478 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 769 | 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 | #388 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 730 | 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 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #42 of 86 ranked schools in Illinois | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |
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 Construction Historical placement | State · Illinois | #7 of 22 ranked schools in Illinois | 22 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Construction, Illinois |
| Best Carpentry Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #4 of 4 ranked schools in Illinois | 4 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Carpentry Schools, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services Historical placement | State · Illinois | #7 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois | 31 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech Historical placement | State · Illinois | #6 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #1 of 1 ranked schools in Illinois | 1 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness Historical placement | State · Illinois | #3 of 8 ranked schools in Illinois | 8 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Illinois | #6 of 120 ranked schools in Illinois | 120 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, IllinoisReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |