2026 Working Student Rankings

Best Colleges for Working Students

Data-driven rankings of 2,735 colleges based on part-time student outcomes, retention, and schedule flexibility

2,735
Schools Ranked
1,979
Full Data Rankings
756
Partial Data Rankings
5
Ranking Criteria
Rankings based on IPEDS data: part-time completion rates, part-time retention, schedule accessibility, program breadth, and institutional scale.
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Top Colleges for Working Students

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#1

Appleton, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
PT Completion
70.6%
93%
PT Retention
59%
61%
PT Students
78.9%
93%

Fox Valley Technical College is a top-performing institution in the working-students ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 93th percentile for pt completion rate.

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

Part-time students make up 79% of enrollment (93rd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#2

Miami, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
PT Completion
65.6%
89%
PT Retention
87%
83%
PT Students
37.9%
46%

Florida International University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 53,953 students with in-state tuition of $4,721.

Part-time students make up 38% of enrollment (46th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#3

Emporia, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
PT Completion
85%
99%
PT Retention
71%
72%
PT Students
79%
93%

Flint Hills Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,639 students with in-state tuition of $4,960.

Part-time students make up 79% of enrollment (93rd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#4

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.8 / 100
79.8
PT Completion
79%
97%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
33.9%
41%

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus scores above average in the working-students ranking at 80, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 47,946 students with in-state tuition of $10,258.

Part-time students make up 34% of enrollment (41st percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#5

Orlando, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.6 / 100
79.6
PT Completion
69.8%
92%
PT Retention
89%
84%
PT Students
31.7%
38%

University of Central Florida scores above average in the working-students ranking at 80, ranking in the 100th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 69,233 students with in-state tuition of $4,478.

Part-time students make up 32% of enrollment (38th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#6

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.9 / 100
78.9
PT Completion
86.3%
99%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
18%
20%

Georgetown University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 79, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 20,392 students with in-state tuition of $64,896.

Part-time students make up 18% of enrollment (20th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#7

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
PT Completion
84.4%
99%
PT Retention
93%
86%
PT Students
12.6%
12%

Texas A & M University-College Station scores above average in the working-students ranking at 78, ranking in the 100th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 76,633 students with in-state tuition of $9,003.

Part-time students make up 13% of enrollment (12th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#8

Fond du Lac, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78 / 100
78
PT Completion
64.4%
88%
PT Retention
68%
70%
PT Students
74.3%
89%

Moraine Park Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 78, ranking in the 89th percentile for pt accessibility.

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

Part-time students make up 74% of enrollment (89th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#9

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.9 / 100
77.9
PT Completion
86.6%
99%
PT Retention
93%
86%
PT Students
15.5%
16%

Columbia University in the City of New York scores above average in the working-students ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 35,279 students with in-state tuition of $64,526.

Part-time students make up 16% of enrollment (16th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#10

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.8 / 100
77.8
PT Completion
79.8%
97%
PT Retention
83%
81%
PT Students
18.6%
20%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores above average in the working-students ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 55,620 students with in-state tuition of $11,524.

Part-time students make up 19% of enrollment (20th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#11

Schenectady, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
PT Completion
83.4%
98%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
94.4%
99%

Belanger School of Nursing scores above average in the working-students ranking at 78, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 132 students with in-state tuition of $10,114.

Part-time students make up 94% of enrollment (99th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#12

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
PT Completion
83.2%
98%
PT Retention
89%
84%
PT Students
14.5%
15%

University of Florida scores above average in the working-students ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 54,814 students with in-state tuition of $4,477.

Part-time students make up 15% of enrollment (15th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#13

New Orleans, LA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
PT Completion
100%
100%
PT Retention
67%
67%
PT Students
87.9%
97%

NationsUniversity scores above average in the working-students ranking at 77, ranking in the 100th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,132 students with in-state tuition of $1,800.

Part-time students make up 88% of enrollment (97th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#14

Fennimore, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
PT Completion
73.2%
94%
PT Retention
59%
61%
PT Students
78.5%
93%

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,717 students with in-state tuition of $4,386.

Part-time students make up 79% of enrollment (93rd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#15

Anaheim, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.1 / 100
77.1
PT Completion
84%
98%
PT Retention
81%
80%
PT Students
97.5%
99%

California Career Institute scores above average in the working-students ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 517 students.

Part-time students make up 98% of enrollment (99th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#16

Huntsville, AL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
PT Completion
64.8%
88%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
89.5%
98%

Huntsville Bible College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 77, ranking in the 98th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 121 students with in-state tuition of $4,440.

Part-time students make up 90% of enrollment (98th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#17

Corvallis, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.3 / 100
76.3
PT Completion
65.6%
89%
PT Retention
76%
77%
PT Students
31.5%
38%

Oregon State University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 35,622 students with in-state tuition of $11,145.

Part-time students make up 32% of enrollment (38th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#18

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.3 / 100
76.3
PT Completion
62.6%
85%
PT Retention
43%
32%
PT Students
88.4%
97%

Rio Salado College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 18,631 students with in-state tuition of $2,328.

Part-time students make up 88% of enrollment (97th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#19

Cleveland, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.2 / 100
76.2
PT Completion
60.8%
83%
PT Retention
65%
66%
PT Students
86.7%
97%

Lakeshore Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 76, ranking in the 97th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 2,981 students with in-state tuition of $4,113.

Part-time students make up 87% of enrollment (97th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#20

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
PT Completion
72%
93%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
13%
13%

Boston University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 36,624 students with in-state tuition of $63,798.

Part-time students make up 13% of enrollment (13th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#21

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
PT Completion
75.4%
95%
PT Retention
91%
86%
PT Students
13.8%
14%

Florida State University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 43,234 students with in-state tuition of $4,640.

Part-time students make up 14% of enrollment (14th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#22

Madison, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
PT Completion
81.4%
98%
PT Retention
91%
86%
PT Students
7.6%
6%

University of Wisconsin-Madison scores above average in the working-students ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 49,605 students with in-state tuition of $9,644.

Part-time students make up 8% of enrollment (6th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#23

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.8 / 100
75.8
PT Completion
72.4%
94%
PT Retention
69%
71%
PT Students
23.2%
27%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores above average in the working-students ranking at 76, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 54,890 students with in-state tuition of $14,496.

Part-time students make up 23% of enrollment (27th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#24

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
PT Completion
80.8%
98%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
10.6%
10%

Washington University in St Louis scores above average in the working-students ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 16,500 students with in-state tuition of $61,750.

Part-time students make up 11% of enrollment (10th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#25

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
PT Completion
81.3%
98%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
19.7%
22%

Point Loma Nazarene University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,494 students with in-state tuition of $42,600.

Part-time students make up 20% of enrollment (22nd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#26

Kansas City, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
PT Completion
71.4%
93%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
30.6%
37%

Rockhurst University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 75, ranking in the 93th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,496 students with in-state tuition of $41,900.

Part-time students make up 31% of enrollment (37th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#27

Athens, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
PT Completion
83.6%
98%
PT Retention
87%
83%
PT Students
7.8%
6%

University of Georgia scores above average in the working-students ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 41,615 students with in-state tuition of $9,790.

Part-time students make up 8% of enrollment (6th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#28

Charles Town, WV

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
PT Completion
40%
44%
PT Retention
92%
86%
PT Students
91.6%
98%

American Public University System scores above average in the working-students ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 50,187 students with in-state tuition of $8,400.

Part-time students make up 92% of enrollment (98th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#29

Eau Claire, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
PT Completion
58.8%
80%
PT Retention
60%
62%
PT Students
70.5%
84%

Chippewa Valley Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 75, ranking in the 84th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 8,198 students with in-state tuition of $4,386.

Part-time students make up 71% of enrollment (84th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#30

Green Bay, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
PT Completion
58.2%
79%
PT Retention
59%
61%
PT Students
75.4%
90%

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 75, ranking in the 90th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 10,815 students with in-state tuition of $4,386.

Part-time students make up 75% of enrollment (90th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#31

Oxford, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
PT Completion
80.2%
97%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
5.5%
4%

Miami University-Oxford scores above average in the working-students ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,618 students with in-state tuition of $14,052.

Part-time students make up 6% of enrollment (4th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#32

Albany, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
PT Completion
59.2%
81%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
78.4%
93%

Maria College of Albany scores above average in the working-students ranking at 75, ranking in the 93th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 752 students with in-state tuition of $16,980.

Part-time students make up 78% of enrollment (93rd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#33

Nashville, TN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
PT Completion
95.5%
100%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
3.6%
2%

Vanderbilt University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 75, ranking in the 100th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,456 students with in-state tuition of $61,618.

Part-time students make up 4% of enrollment (2nd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#34

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
PT Completion
60.2%
82%
PT Retention
90%
85%
PT Students
52.3%
61%

University of Florida-Online scores above average in the working-students ranking at 75, ranking in the 85th percentile for pt retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,462 students with in-state tuition of $3,358.

Part-time students make up 52% of enrollment (61st percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#35

Provo, UT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
PT Completion
76.8%
96%
PT Retention
78%
78%
PT Students
10.4%
10%

Brigham Young University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 35,074 students with in-state tuition of $6,496.

Part-time students make up 10% of enrollment (10th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#36

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
PT Completion
64%
87%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
33.8%
41%

La Salle University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 88th percentile for pt retention rate.

The college enrolls 3,554 students with in-state tuition of $34,270.

Part-time students make up 34% of enrollment (41st percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#37

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
PT Completion
78.6%
97%
PT Retention
86%
82%
PT Students
6.2%
4%

The University of Texas at Austin scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 53,082 students with in-state tuition of $11,678.

Part-time students make up 6% of enrollment (4th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#38

Baytown, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
PT Completion
51.8%
69%
PT Retention
52%
53%
PT Students
82.9%
95%

Lee College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 8,143 students with in-state tuition of $3,132.

Part-time students make up 83% of enrollment (95th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#39

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
PT Completion
83.4%
98%
PT Retention
92%
86%
PT Students
3%
2%

University of California-Los Angeles scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 46,678 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Part-time students make up 3% of enrollment (2nd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#40

Angola, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
PT Completion
58.3%
80%
PT Retention
67%
67%
PT Students
75%
89%

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 89th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 8,230 students with in-state tuition of $9,576.

Part-time students make up 75% of enrollment (89th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#41

Weldon, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
PT Completion
65%
88%
PT Retention
63%
64%
PT Students
79.9%
94%

Halifax Community College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 1,013 students with in-state tuition of $2,432.

Part-time students make up 80% of enrollment (94th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#42

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74 / 100
74
PT Completion
86.8%
99%
PT Retention
83%
81%
PT Students
7%
5%

University of California-Berkeley scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 45,699 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Part-time students make up 7% of enrollment (5th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#43

Stephenville, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
PT Completion
63%
86%
PT Retention
73%
73%
PT Students
33.4%
40%

Tarleton State University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 91th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 15,937 students with in-state tuition of $4,416.

Part-time students make up 33% of enrollment (40th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#44

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
PT Completion
100%
100%
PT Retention
70%
71%
PT Students
77%
92%

Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 100th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 402 students.

Part-time students make up 77% of enrollment (92nd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#45

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
PT Completion
85%
99%
PT Retention
86%
82%
PT Students
3.3%
2%

University of California-Davis scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 39,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Part-time students make up 3% of enrollment (2nd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#46

Ann Arbor, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
PT Completion
93.8%
99%
PT Retention
81%
80%
PT Students
6%
4%

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 52,065 students with in-state tuition of $17,977.

Part-time students make up 6% of enrollment (4th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#47

Norwood, MA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
PT Completion
71%
93%
PT Retention
83%
81%
PT Students
81.8%
95%

FINE Mortuary College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 176 students with in-state tuition of $18,900.

Part-time students make up 82% of enrollment (95th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#48

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
PT Completion
81.6%
98%
PT Retention
73%
73%
PT Students
10.1%
9%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 100th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 56,563 students with in-state tuition of $14,768.

Part-time students make up 10% of enrollment (9th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#49

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
PT Completion
76.6%
96%
PT Retention
73%
73%
PT Students
13.1%
13%

San Diego State University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 39,241 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Part-time students make up 13% of enrollment (13th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#50

Tampa, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
PT Completion
69.2%
92%
PT Retention
69%
71%
PT Students
21.2%
24%

University of South Florida scores above average in the working-students ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 48,572 students with in-state tuition of $4,559.

Part-time students make up 21% of enrollment (24th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

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