National · 2026
Best Colleges for Social Work
#5 of 222 ranked schools nationwide
View placement details: Best Colleges for Social Work, NationalWilkes Community College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources
#1 of 37 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, North Carolina
North Carolina · 2026
Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts
#2 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina
View placement details: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, North CarolinaAll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #806 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · North Carolina | #45 of 85 ranked schools in North Carolina | 85 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, North Carolina |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #162 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #24 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #99 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #88 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · North Carolina | #13 of 70 ranked schools in North Carolina | 70 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #68 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · North Carolina | #20 of 54 ranked schools in North Carolina | 54 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #136 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | State · North Carolina | #15 of 23 ranked schools in North Carolina | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #88 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #30 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #75 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #123 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #160 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · North Carolina | #15 of 60 ranked schools in North Carolina | 60 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #44 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #572 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · North Carolina | #41 of 64 ranked schools in North Carolina | 64 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, North Carolina |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #101 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #56 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #156 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Electrician Schools | State · North Carolina | #22 of 38 ranked schools in North Carolina | 38 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, North Carolina |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #168 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #91 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #60 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 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.