2026 Rankings - Page 79
Best Trade Colleges in America
Rankings 1951-1975 of 2,817 trade and vocational colleges
2,817
Schools Ranked
1,048
Full Data Rankings
1,769
Partial Data Rankings
5
Ranking Criteria
Rankings based on IPEDS data: completion rates, retention, program productivity, breadth, and institutional scale.
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Top Trade Colleges
Showing 1951-1975 of 2,817 ranked schools
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#1951
Partial Data Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO
Public
Overall Score 46.2
46.2 / 100
Retention 12%
55% retained Productivity 42%
621 completions Enrollment 1,645
Programs 9 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,900
#1952
Partial Data Installer Institute
Holly Hill, FL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.2
46.2 / 100
Retention 40%
76% retained Productivity 99%
42 completions Enrollment 20
Programs 1 fields
#1953
Partial Data Asher Institute of Hampton
Hampton, VA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.2
46.2 / 100
Retention 85%
100% retained Productivity 11%
50 completions Enrollment 232
Programs 1 fields
#1954
Partial Data Cortiva Institute
King of Prussia, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.2
46.2 / 100
Retention 1%
8% retained Productivity 91%
185 completions Enrollment 204
Programs 2 fields
#1955
Partial Data Illinois Media School
Chicago, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.2
46.2 / 100
Retention 37%
75% retained Productivity 97%
86 completions Enrollment 60
Programs 1 fields
#1956
Partial Data Lansdale School of Business
North Wales, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.2
46.2 / 100
Retention 43%
78% retained Productivity 30%
52 completions Enrollment 165
Programs 4 fields
Tuition (In-State) $11,850
#1957
Partial Data Boone Career and Technical Center
Foster, WV
Public
Overall Score 46.1
46.1 / 100
Retention 2%
20% retained Productivity 96%
115 completions Enrollment 88
Programs 4 fields
#1958
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.1
46.1 / 100
Retention 47%
80% retained Productivity 57%
138 completions Enrollment 302
Programs 1 fields
#1959
Partial Data Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Virginia Beach, VA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.1
46.1 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 15%
91 completions Enrollment 392
Programs 1 fields
#1960
Partial Data Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford
Rockford, IL
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 46.1
46.1 / 100
Retention 66%
88% retained Productivity 32%
98 completions Enrollment 298
Programs 1 fields
#1961
Partial Data Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians
Stratford, CT
Public
Overall Score 46
46 / 100
Retention 85%
100% retained Productivity 36%
14 completions Enrollment 40
Programs 1 fields
#1962
Partial Data Central Technology Center
Drumright, OK
Public
Overall Score 45.9
45.9 / 100
Retention 2%
17% retained Productivity 52%
828 completions Enrollment 1,928
Programs 15 fields
#1963
Partial Data PCI Academy-Plymouth
Plymouth, MN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.9
45.9 / 100
Retention 47%
80% retained Productivity 65%
93 completions Enrollment 183
Programs 1 fields
#1964
Partial Data Academy of Cosmetology Inc
Bozeman, MT
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.9
45.9 / 100
Retention 79%
94% retained Productivity 41%
21 completions Enrollment 56
Programs 1 fields
#1965
Partial Data Evolve Beauty Academy
Washing, MO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.9
45.9 / 100
Retention 85%
100% retained Productivity 37%
10 completions Enrollment 28
Programs 1 fields
#1966
Partial Data Premier Barber Institute
Norristown, PA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.9
45.9 / 100
Retention 85%
100% retained Productivity 17%
39 completions Enrollment 157
Programs 1 fields
#1967
Partial Data Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
Colorado Springs, CO
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 85%
100% retained Productivity 34%
16 completions Enrollment 47
Programs 1 fields
Tuition (In-State) $15,669
#1968
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Austin
Austin, TX
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 52%
82% retained Productivity 46%
143 completions Enrollment 360
Programs 1 fields
#1969
Partial Data Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 52%
82% retained Productivity 58%
83 completions Enrollment 181
Programs 1 fields
#1970
Partial Data Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
Crump, TN
Public
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 40%
76% retained Productivity 1%
213 completions Enrollment 2,729
Programs 10 fields
#1971
Partial Data Tucson College of Beauty
Tucson, AZ
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 43%
78% retained Productivity 65%
120 completions Enrollment 237
Programs 1 fields
#1972
Partial Data Modern Technology School
Fountain Valley, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.7
45.7 / 100
Retention 52%
82% retained Productivity 57%
85 completions Enrollment 187
Programs 1 fields
#1973
Partial Data Ogden-Weber Technical College
Ogden, UT
Public
Overall Score 45.6
45.6 / 100
Retention 33%
73% retained Productivity 11%
1205 completions Enrollment 5,622
Programs 8 fields
#1974
Partial Data Rogers Academy of Hair Design
Evansville, IN
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.6
45.6 / 100
Retention 72%
90% retained Productivity 31%
58 completions Enrollment 180
Programs 1 fields
#1975
Partial Data The Academy of Hair Design LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 45.6
45.6 / 100
Retention 75%
92% retained Productivity 37%
37 completions Enrollment 104
Programs 1 fields