Michigan · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#1 of 27 ranked schools in Michigan
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Current edition: 2026-r1
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Michigan · 2026
Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools
#3 of 20 ranked schools in Michigan
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Michigan · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#8 of 19 ranked schools in Michigan
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #73 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #886 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Michigan | #24 of 85 ranked schools in Michigan | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Michigan |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #809 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Michigan | #13 of 87 ranked schools in Michigan | 87 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Michigan |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #547 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 798 | 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 | #328 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #449 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #652 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #682 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 78% | 883 | 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 | #174 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 776 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #134 of 230 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 230 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #434 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #595 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Michigan | #17 of 43 ranked schools in Michigan | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Michigan |