2026 Manufacturing Rankings

Best Colleges for Manufacturing

Data-driven rankings of 818 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

Rice Lake, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.3 / 100
89.3
Field Productivity
16.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
74%
71%

Northwood Technical College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 2,668 students with in-state tuition of $4,524.

Field productivity stands at 17% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Grand Prairie, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
86.1 / 100
86.1
Field Productivity
25.5% productivity
96%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
80%
82%

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,330 students.

Field productivity stands at 25% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Lancaster, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.8 / 100
85.8
Field Productivity
6.9% productivity
81%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
80%
82%

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,453 students with in-state tuition of $9,000.

Field productivity stands at 7% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Sandersville, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.8 / 100
83.8
Field Productivity
10.4% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
82%
85%

Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 2,000 students with in-state tuition of $2,400.

Field productivity stands at 10% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Morristown, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.6 / 100
83.6
Field Productivity
13.7% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
89%
92%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 714 students.

Field productivity stands at 14% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Mahwah, NJ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
13.7% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
81%
84%

Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 964 students.

Field productivity stands at 14% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Minden, LA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
14.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
85%
89%

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,044 students with in-state tuition of $3,214.

Field productivity stands at 14% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

East Windsor, CT

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
81.6 / 100
81.6
Field Productivity
20.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
73%
68%

Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 971 students.

Field productivity stands at 20% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Tulsa, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
63%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
80%
82%

Tulsa Technology Center is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,031 students.

Field productivity stands at 3% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Mooresville, NC

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
12.6% productivity
91%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
72%
64%

NASCAR Technical Institute is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,306 students.

Field productivity stands at 13% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

Jackson, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
68%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
82%
85%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,427 students.

Field productivity stands at 4% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Appleton, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.7 / 100
79.7
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
68%
50%

Fox Valley Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 10,995 students with in-state tuition of $4,386.

Field productivity stands at 4% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Caguas, PR

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
79.4 / 100
79.4
Field Productivity
13.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
80%
82%

Mech-Tech College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 2,246 students with in-state tuition of $10,944.

Field productivity stands at 14% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

Muskogee, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
12.0% productivity
90%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
66%
45%

Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,535 students.

Field productivity stands at 12% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
9.2% productivity
87%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
74%
71%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,206 students.

Field productivity stands at 9% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Fond du Lac, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
63%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
75%
74%

Moraine Park Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,532 students with in-state tuition of $4,375.

Field productivity stands at 3% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Crossville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78 / 100
78
Field Productivity
7.1% productivity
82%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
96%
97%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 706 students.

Field productivity stands at 7% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Wausau, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78 / 100
78
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
74%
71%

Northcentral Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 5,838 students with in-state tuition of $3,509.

Field productivity stands at 3% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Phoenix, AZ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.9 / 100
77.9
Field Productivity
19.9% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
81%
84%

Refrigeration School Inc scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,296 students.

Field productivity stands at 20% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Denver, CO

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.8 / 100
77.8
Field Productivity
33.6% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
80%
82%

Lincoln College of Technology-Denver scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,104 students.

Field productivity stands at 34% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
19.9% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
80%
82%

Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,062 students.

Field productivity stands at 20% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

New Castle, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
8.5% productivity
86%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
79%
81%

New Castle School of Trades scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 623 students.

Field productivity stands at 9% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
79%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
64%
36%

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 5,655 students with in-state tuition of $4,552.

Field productivity stands at 6% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77 / 100
77
Field Productivity
6.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
80%
82%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,171 students.

Field productivity stands at 7% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Florence, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
8.6% productivity
86%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
73%
68%

Gateway Community and Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 4,752 students with in-state tuition of $4,464.

Field productivity stands at 9% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Kenosha, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.8 / 100
76.8
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
60%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
74%
71%

Gateway Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,134 students with in-state tuition of $4,386.

Field productivity stands at 3% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Irving, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
12.7% productivity
91%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
81%
84%

Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,661 students.

Field productivity stands at 13% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Avondale, AZ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
9.7% productivity
88%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
83%
86%

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,791 students.

Field productivity stands at 10% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

El Paso, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
14.3% productivity
92%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
83%
86%

Western Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,148 students.

Field productivity stands at 14% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Waycross, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
6.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
62%
30%

Coastal Pines Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 4,137 students with in-state tuition of $2,400.

Field productivity stands at 6% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Shelbyville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.3 / 100
76.3
Field Productivity
8.5% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
90%
94%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 544 students.

Field productivity stands at 8% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

Cleveland, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
19.6% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
94%
96%

Ohio Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 331 students.

Field productivity stands at 20% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Anoka, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
10.3% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
64%
36%

Anoka Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,822 students with in-state tuition of $5,692.

Field productivity stands at 10% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Owensboro, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
10.2% productivity
88%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
72%
64%

Owensboro Community and Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 4,694 students with in-state tuition of $4,464.

Field productivity stands at 10% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Alexandria, LA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.7 / 100
75.7
Field Productivity
35.8% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
73%
68%

Central Louisiana Technical Community College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,211 students with in-state tuition of $3,335.

Field productivity stands at 36% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Field Productivity
11.2% productivity
89%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
83%
86%

Universal Technical Institute of California Inc scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,484 students.

Field productivity stands at 11% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Maysville, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.8 / 100
74.8
Field Productivity
8.7% productivity
86%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
71%
61%

Maysville Community and Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 4,296 students with in-state tuition of $4,464.

Field productivity stands at 9% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Ina, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
8.6% productivity
86%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
68%
50%

Rend Lake College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,871 students with in-state tuition of $6,600.

Field productivity stands at 9% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Valdosta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
3 programs
81%
Retention
64%
36%

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 4,380 students with in-state tuition of $2,400.

Field productivity stands at 5% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Harlingen, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Field Productivity
38.4% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
70%
57%

Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 437 students.

Field productivity stands at 38% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Field Productivity
13.3% productivity
91%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
90%
94%

North Bennet Street School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 151 students.

Field productivity stands at 13% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Hartsville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
78%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
89%
92%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 701 students.

Field productivity stands at 6% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Paducah, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
5.8% productivity
78%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
71%
61%

West Kentucky Community and Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 5,132 students with in-state tuition of $4,464.

Field productivity stands at 6% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

South Plainfield, NJ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
73.7 / 100
73.7
Field Productivity
32.1% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
71%
61%

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 324 students.

Field productivity stands at 32% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Savannah, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
Field Productivity
6.7% productivity
81%
Program Depth
5 programs
98%
Retention
57%
13%

Savannah Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,581 students with in-state tuition of $2,400.

Field productivity stands at 7% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Bowling Green, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
76%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
75%
74%

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 5,084 students with in-state tuition of $4,464.

Field productivity stands at 5% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Brooklyn Park, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
71%
Program Depth
4 programs
93%
Retention
73%
68%

Hennepin Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 93th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,891 students with in-state tuition of $5,341.

Field productivity stands at 4% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Pewaukee, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
46%
Program Depth
6 programs
99%
Retention
81%
84%

Waukesha County Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,757 students with in-state tuition of $4,386.

Field productivity stands at 2% (46th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Murfreesboro, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
Field Productivity
6.7% productivity
80%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
82%
85%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 630 students.

Field productivity stands at 7% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Dickson, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
78%
Program Depth
2 programs
47%
Retention
71%
61%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,229 students.

Field productivity stands at 6% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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