National · 2026
Best Colleges for Biological Sciences
#1 of 202 ranked schools nationwide
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Best Colleges for Psychology
#8 of 199 ranked schools nationwide
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Best Colleges for English & Literature
#8 of 141 ranked schools nationwide
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #400 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · California | #101 of 340 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 30% | 340 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, California |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #170 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · California | #37 of 318 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 12% | 318 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, California |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #100 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · California | #16 of 54 ranked schools in California | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, California |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | National | #43 of 194 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 194 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications & Media | State · California | #38 of 80 ranked schools in California | 80 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications & Media, California |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #112 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | State · California | #35 of 61 ranked schools in California | 61 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, California |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #112 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #11 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #163 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · California | #11 of 70 ranked schools in California | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, California |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #96 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · California | #47 of 88 ranked schools in California | 88 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #83 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · California | #26 of 45 ranked schools in California | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, California |
| Best Colleges for Mathematics | National | #34 of 117 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Mathematics, National |
| Best Colleges for Mathematics | State · California | #33 of 84 ranked schools in California | 84 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Mathematics, California |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #40 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | State · California | #29 of 81 ranked schools in California | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, California |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #32 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #55 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | National | #27 of 168 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 168 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | State · California | #27 of 94 ranked schools in California | 94 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #202 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · California | #18 of 77 ranked schools in California | 77 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, California |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #246 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · California | #27 of 108 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 25% | 108 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, California |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #374 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · California | #18 of 62 ranked schools in California | 62 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, California |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #35 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · California | #22 of 87 ranked schools in California | 87 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, California |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #644 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · California | #69 of 201 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 35% | 201 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, California |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #35 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #136 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · California | #15 of 70 ranked schools in California | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, California |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #99 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #189 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 25% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · California | #35 of 112 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 32% | 112 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, California |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #354 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · California | #17 of 59 ranked schools in California | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, California |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #256 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · California | #25 of 159 ranked schools in CaliforniaTop 16% | 159 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, California |
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.