2026 placement
#4
Kansas · 2026
Best Plumbing Technology Schools
#4 of 4 ranked schools in Kansas
View placement details: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, KansasWashburn Institute of Technology Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
Ranking highlights
2026 placement
#5
Kansas · 2026
Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools
#5 of 5 ranked schools in Kansas
View placement details: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Kansas2026 placement
#8
Kansas · 2026
Best Colleges for Communications Technologies
#8 of 8 ranked schools in Kansas
View placement details: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, KansasAll 2026 placements
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 & badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | State · Kansas | #4 of 4 ranked schools in Kansas | 4 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, Kansas No badge issued Report an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | State · Kansas | #8 of 8 ranked schools in Kansas | 8 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, Kansas No badge issued Report an error: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Kansas | #9 of 9 ranked schools in Kansas | 9 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Kansas No badge issued Report an error: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Kansas |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | State · Kansas | #5 of 5 ranked schools in Kansas | 5 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Kansas No badge issued Report an error: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Kansas |
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 | #671 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Kansas | #18 of 37 ranked schools in Kansas | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Kansas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #1237 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 2672 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Kansas | #26 of 38 ranked schools in Kansas | 38 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #235 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 242 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #769 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 97% | 794 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Kansas | #15 of 15 ranked schools in Kansas | 15 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #1463 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 92% | 1593 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Kansas | #24 of 24 ranked schools in Kansas | 24 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #619 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 701 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Kansas | #17 of 17 ranked schools in Kansas | 17 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #436 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 449 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #443 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 596 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Kansas | #20 of 20 ranked schools in Kansas | 20 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #678 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 897 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Kansas | #23 of 23 ranked schools in Kansas | 23 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #562 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 750 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Kansas | #23 of 23 ranked schools in Kansas | 23 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #1025 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 1535 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Kansas | #26 of 28 ranked schools in Kansas | 28 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #775 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 863 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Kansas | #16 of 16 ranked schools in Kansas | 16 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Kansas |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #527 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 597 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Kansas | #16 of 16 ranked schools in Kansas | 16 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Kansas |
| Best Carpentry Schools | National | #121 of 152 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 152 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, National |
| Best Carpentry Schools | State · Kansas | #15 of 15 ranked schools in Kansas | 15 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Carpentry Schools, Kansas |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #137 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 87% | 158 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #1002 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 83% | 1217 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Kansas | #19 of 19 ranked schools in Kansas | 19 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Kansas |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #329 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 404 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · Kansas | #11 of 11 ranked schools in Kansas | 11 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, Kansas |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #488 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 98% | 503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Kansas | #12 of 12 ranked schools in Kansas | 12 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Kansas |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #674 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 766 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Kansas | #17 of 17 ranked schools in Kansas | 17 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Kansas |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #82 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 104 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #591 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 81% | 730 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Kansas | #24 of 24 ranked schools in Kansas | 24 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Kansas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #1068 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 1503 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Kansas | #26 of 28 ranked schools in Kansas | 28 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Kansas |
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 Family & Consumer Sciences Historical placement | State · Kansas | #9 of 9 ranked schools in Kansas | 9 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, KansasReport an error: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Kansas |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools Historical placement | State · Kansas | #4 of 4 ranked schools in Kansas | 4 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, KansasReport an error: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, Kansas |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools Historical placement | State · Kansas | #5 of 5 ranked schools in Kansas | 5 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, KansasReport an error: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Kansas |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies Historical placement | State · Kansas | #8 of 8 ranked schools in Kansas | 8 | Tier 2 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, KansasReport an error: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, Kansas |