North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#1 of 55 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, North CarolinaWayne Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Communications Technologies
#1 of 12 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, North Carolina
North Carolina · 2026
Best Trade Colleges for Working Students
#2 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina
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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 | #435 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #20 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #242 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #13 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #62 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment | National | #20 of 109 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 109 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Natural Resources & Environment, National |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #31 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #35 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #51 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · North Carolina | #14 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #68 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #281 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · North Carolina | #16 of 26 ranked schools in North Carolina | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #22 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #145 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #164 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #102 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #79 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #312 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #55 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #92 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #45 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #87 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #362 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · North Carolina | #26 of 43 ranked schools in North Carolina | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #304 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · North Carolina | #29 of 41 ranked schools in North Carolina | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #111 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #27 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 2% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
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.