Michigan · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 27 ranked schools in Michigan
View placement details: Best Value Trade Colleges, MichiganWest Shore Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Michigan · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#3 of 20 ranked schools in Michigan
View placement details: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Michigan
Michigan · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#8 of 19 ranked schools in Michigan
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, MichiganAll 2026 placements
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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 | #71 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #872 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Michigan | #23 of 83 ranked schools in Michigan | 83 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Michigan |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #797 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Michigan | #13 of 84 ranked schools in Michigan | 84 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #544 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Michigan | #15 of 20 ranked schools in Michigan | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #323 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #446 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #632 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #668 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Michigan | #23 of 24 ranked schools in Michigan | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Michigan |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #173 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #131 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #429 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #596 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Michigan | #18 of 42 ranked schools in Michigan | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Michigan |
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.