2026 Manufacturing Rankings

Best Colleges for Manufacturing

Data-driven rankings of 751 trade colleges excelling in Manufacturing programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Manufacturing.
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Top Colleges for Manufacturing

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#1
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Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, WI

Public
Overall Score
93.9 / 100
93.9
Field Productivity
97%
8.9% productivity
Program Depth
91%
4 programs
Retention
85%
74% retained
Enrollment 4,853
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,524
#2
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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, PA

Public
Overall Score
91 / 100
91
Field Productivity
92%
4.5% productivity
Program Depth
91%
4 programs
Retention
94%
80% retained
Enrollment 2,216
Programs 9 fields
Tuition (In-State) $9,000
#3
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Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie, TX

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
89.1 / 100
89.1
Field Productivity
99%
15.4% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
94%
80% retained
Enrollment 2,194
Programs 3 fields
#4
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Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Sandersville, GA

Public
Overall Score
88.3 / 100
88.3
Field Productivity
95%
5.7% productivity
Program Depth
76%
3 programs
Retention
97%
82% retained
Enrollment 3,643
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#5
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Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI

Public
Overall Score
85.9 / 100
85.9
Field Productivity
77%
1.8% productivity
Program Depth
99%
6 programs
Retention
62%
68% retained
Enrollment 21,316
Programs 19 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,386
#6
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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Minden, LA

Public
Overall Score
85.5 / 100
85.5
Field Productivity
97%
8.3% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
98%
85% retained
Enrollment 1,830
Programs 9 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,214
#7
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Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, WI

Public
Overall Score
85.3 / 100
85.3
Field Productivity
79%
1.8% productivity
Program Depth
99%
6 programs
Retention
85%
74% retained
Enrollment 11,087
Programs 25 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,509
#8
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Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI

Public
Overall Score
84.8 / 100
84.8
Field Productivity
75%
1.6% productivity
Program Depth
99%
6 programs
Retention
87%
75% retained
Enrollment 6,621
Programs 16 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,375
#9
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NASCAR Technical Institute

Mooresville, NC

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
84 / 100
84
Field Productivity
96%
7.6% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
78%
72% retained
Enrollment 2,180
Programs 3 fields
#10
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Mech-Tech College

Caguas, PR

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
83.9 / 100
83.9
Field Productivity
97%
8.5% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
94%
80% retained
Enrollment 3,560
Programs 5 fields
Tuition (In-State) $10,944
#11
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Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI

Public
Overall Score
83.5 / 100
83.5
Field Productivity
71%
1.5% productivity
Program Depth
91%
4 programs
Retention
85%
74% retained
Enrollment 19,075
Programs 18 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,386
#12
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Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Wichita, KS

Public
Overall Score
82.8 / 100
82.8
Field Productivity
89%
3.1% productivity
Program Depth
91%
4 programs
Retention
44%
64% retained
Enrollment 10,608
Programs 14 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,552
#13
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Gateway Community and Technical College

Florence, KY

Public
Overall Score
82.1 / 100
82.1
Field Productivity
92%
4.7% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
83%
73% retained
Enrollment 8,822
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,464
#14
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Lincoln College of Technology-Denver

Denver, CO

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
99%
20.0% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
94%
80% retained
Enrollment 1,858
Programs 3 fields
#15
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Refrigeration School Inc

Phoenix, AZ

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
81.7 / 100
81.7
Field Productivity
98%
11.2% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
95%
81% retained
Enrollment 2,302
Programs 4 fields
#16
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Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, GA

Public
Overall Score
81.3 / 100
81.3
Field Productivity
89%
3.3% productivity
Program Depth
76%
3 programs
Retention
37%
62% retained
Enrollment 7,814
Programs 18 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#17
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Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

Nashville, TN

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
81.2 / 100
81.2
Field Productivity
99%
11.3% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
94%
80% retained
Enrollment 1,864
Programs 2 fields
#18
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Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro, KY

Public
Overall Score
81 / 100
81
Field Productivity
94%
5.5% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
78%
72% retained
Enrollment 8,712
Programs 14 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,464
#19
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Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc

Avondale, AZ

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
80.9 / 100
80.9
Field Productivity
95%
5.5% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
97%
83% retained
Enrollment 3,145
Programs 2 fields
#20
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Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth

Irving, TX

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
96%
7.2% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
95%
81% retained
Enrollment 2,935
Programs 2 fields
#21
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New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Field Productivity
94%
5.3% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
94%
79% retained
Enrollment 1,009
Programs 4 fields
#22
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West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Paducah, KY

Public
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
89%
3.1% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
75%
71% retained
Enrollment 9,548
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,464
#23
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Central Louisiana Technical Community College

Alexandria, LA

Public
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
99%
17.9% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
83%
73% retained
Enrollment 2,149
Programs 11 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,335
#24
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Maysville Community and Technical College

Maysville, KY

Public
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
92%
4.7% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
75%
71% retained
Enrollment 7,980
Programs 16 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,464
#25
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Universal Technical Institute of California Inc

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
79.9 / 100
79.9
Field Productivity
95%
6.2% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
97%
83% retained
Enrollment 2,679
Programs 3 fields
#26
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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Bowling Green, KY

Public
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
Field Productivity
87%
2.8% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
87%
75% retained
Enrollment 9,373
Programs 11 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,464
#27
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Valdosta, GA

Public
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
87%
2.8% productivity
Program Depth
76%
3 programs
Retention
44%
64% retained
Enrollment 8,105
Programs 18 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#28
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Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Public
Overall Score
79.5 / 100
79.5
Field Productivity
82%
2.1% productivity
Program Depth
91%
4 programs
Retention
83%
73% retained
Enrollment 7,239
Programs 17 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,341
#29
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Anoka Technical College

Anoka, MN

Public
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
94%
5.3% productivity
Program Depth
76%
3 programs
Retention
44%
64% retained
Enrollment 3,388
Programs 12 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,692
#30
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Rend Lake College

Ina, IL

Public
Overall Score
79.3 / 100
79.3
Field Productivity
93%
4.8% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
62%
68% retained
Enrollment 3,346
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $6,600
#31
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Athens Technical College

Athens, GA

Public
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
77%
1.7% productivity
Program Depth
76%
3 programs
Retention
83%
73% retained
Enrollment 7,699
Programs 20 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#32
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Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI

Public
Overall Score
79.1 / 100
79.1
Field Productivity
56%
0.9% productivity
Program Depth
99%
6 programs
Retention
95%
81% retained
Enrollment 14,743
Programs 14 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,386
#33
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Lee College

Baytown, TX

Public
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
Field Productivity
72%
1.5% productivity
Program Depth
76%
3 programs
Retention
67%
69% retained
Enrollment 14,767
Programs 32 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,132
#34
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Lake Area Technical College

Watertown, SD

Public
Overall Score
78.5 / 100
78.5
Field Productivity
81%
2.0% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
97%
83% retained
Enrollment 3,723
Programs 13 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,720
#35
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Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Public
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
Field Productivity
84%
2.4% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
67%
69% retained
Enrollment 12,929
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,880
#36
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Savannah Technical College

Savannah, GA

Public
Overall Score
78.2 / 100
78.2
Field Productivity
90%
3.7% productivity
Program Depth
97%
5 programs
Retention
15%
57% retained
Enrollment 6,427
Programs 18 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#37
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Ohio Technical College

Cleveland, OH

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
78.1 / 100
78.1
Field Productivity
99%
19.5% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
100%
94% retained
Enrollment 333
Programs 2 fields
#38
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State Technical College of Missouri

Linn, MO

Public
Overall Score
78 / 100
78
Field Productivity
79%
1.8% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
99%
90% retained
Enrollment 3,580
Programs 11 fields
Tuition (In-State) $6,270
#39
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Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen

Harlingen, TX

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.9 / 100
77.9
Field Productivity
100%
21.9% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
71%
70% retained
Enrollment 768
Programs 4 fields
#40
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA

Public
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
78%
1.8% productivity
Program Depth
91%
4 programs
Retention
27%
60% retained
Enrollment 12,514
Programs 16 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#41
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Willow Street, PA

Public
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
87%
2.7% productivity
Program Depth
91%
4 programs
Retention
100%
92% retained
Enrollment 451
Programs 12 fields
#42
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Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Public
Overall Score
76.7 / 100
76.7
Field Productivity
78%
1.8% productivity
Program Depth
91%
4 programs
Retention
27%
60% retained
Enrollment 19,941
Programs 21 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#43
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Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

Long Beach, CA

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.7 / 100
76.7
Field Productivity
96%
6.3% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
71%
70% retained
Enrollment 2,553
Programs 2 fields
#44
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Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL

Public
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
72%
1.5% productivity
Program Depth
76%
3 programs
Retention
71%
70% retained
Enrollment 6,600
Programs 20 fields
Tuition (In-State) $7,139
#45
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Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
98%
9.7% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
71%
70% retained
Enrollment 1,611
Programs 6 fields
#46
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Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
98%
9.7% productivity
Program Depth
0%
1 programs
Retention
71%
70% retained
Enrollment 1,611
Programs 6 fields
#47
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Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland, KY

Public
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
90%
3.4% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
67%
69% retained
Enrollment 4,707
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,464
#48
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Southeastern Technical College

Vidalia, GA

Public
Overall Score
75.7 / 100
75.7
Field Productivity
88%
2.8% productivity
Program Depth
76%
3 programs
Retention
31%
61% retained
Enrollment 3,492
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#49
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Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA

Public
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Field Productivity
64%
1.1% productivity
Program Depth
91%
4 programs
Retention
62%
68% retained
Enrollment 10,615
Programs 19 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#50
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Salina Area Technical College

Salina, KS

Public
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Field Productivity
85%
2.5% productivity
Program Depth
43%
2 programs
Retention
85%
74% retained
Enrollment 1,889
Programs 10 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,760