Illinois · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#5 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools
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Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#9 of 31 ranked schools in Illinois
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #541 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #43 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1070 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #55 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 48% | 117 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #635 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 24% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #37 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 32% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #287 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #21 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #343 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Illinois | #24 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #166 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Illinois | #16 of 39 ranked schools in Illinois | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #197 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · Illinois | #13 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #49 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #147 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #207 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 94% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #247 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #19 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #408 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #33 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #414 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #33 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #598 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #36 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #102 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #18 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #243 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Illinois | #16 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 | #305 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #17 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #157 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | State · Illinois | #14 of 18 ranked schools in Illinois | 18 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Illinois |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #327 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #29 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #201 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #15 of 86 ranked schools in Illinois | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |
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.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
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| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #5 of 16 ranked schools in Illinois | 16 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Social Work Historical placement | State · Illinois | #8 of 8 ranked schools in Illinois | 8 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Social Work, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #9 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies Historical placement | State · Illinois | #10 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, IllinoisReport an error: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services Historical placement | State · Illinois | #9 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 |