2026 Working Student Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Working Students

Rankings 51-100 of 2,735 colleges for working students

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

Showing 51-100 of 2,735 ranked schools

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#51

Greenville, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
PT Completion
66%
89%
PT Retention
76%
77%
PT Students
20.4%
23%

East Carolina University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 26,785 students with in-state tuition of $4,452.

Part-time students make up 20% of enrollment (23rd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#52

Fairfield, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
PT Completion
82.2%
98%
PT Retention
47%
40%
PT Students
86.9%
97%

Frontier Community College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,364 students with in-state tuition of $9,180.

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

#53

Pewaukee, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
PT Completion
52.8%
71%
PT Retention
73%
73%
PT Students
73.5%
88%

Waukesha County Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 88th percentile for pt accessibility.

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

Part-time students make up 74% of enrollment (88th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#54

Gainesville, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
PT Completion
84.2%
99%
PT Retention
71%
72%
PT Students
98.8%
99%

Ascent College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 87 students with in-state tuition of $7,680.

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

#55

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
PT Completion
69.4%
92%
PT Retention
66%
67%
PT Students
24.7%
29%

George Mason University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 39,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,095.

Part-time students make up 25% of enrollment (29th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#56

Coral Gables, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.3 / 100
73.3
PT Completion
69%
92%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
4.8%
3%

University of Miami scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 93th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 19,593 students with in-state tuition of $58,104.

Part-time students make up 5% of enrollment (3rd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#57

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
PT Completion
68.6%
92%
PT Retention
75%
75%
PT Students
16.8%
18%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 34,525 students with in-state tuition of $20,154.

Part-time students make up 17% of enrollment (18th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#58

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
PT Completion
76.4%
96%
PT Retention
72%
73%
PT Students
9%
8%

Michigan State University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 51,316 students with in-state tuition of $16,930.

Part-time students make up 9% of enrollment (8th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#59

Indianapolis, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
PT Completion
82.8%
98%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
9.8%
9%

Butler University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,763 students with in-state tuition of $44,990.

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

#60

Norman, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.7 / 100
72.7
PT Completion
64.4%
88%
PT Retention
79%
78%
PT Students
15.9%
17%

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 29,145 students with in-state tuition of $5,070.

Part-time students make up 16% of enrollment (17th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#61

Villanova, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
PT Completion
69.8%
92%
PT Retention
93%
86%
PT Students
11.1%
10%

Villanova University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 92th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 10,111 students with in-state tuition of $63,806.

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

#62

Bloomington, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
PT Completion
68.4%
91%
PT Retention
81%
80%
PT Students
6.3%
5%

Indiana University-Bloomington scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 47,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,312.

Part-time students make up 6% of enrollment (5th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#63

Plattsburgh, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
PT Completion
73.4%
94%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
13.2%
13%

SUNY College at Plattsburgh scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 94th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,417 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

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

#64

Irvine, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
PT Completion
76%
96%
PT Retention
88%
84%
PT Students
2.6%
1%

University of California-Irvine scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 36,582 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Part-time students make up 3% of enrollment (1st percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#65

Wilmington, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
PT Completion
65.8%
89%
PT Retention
83%
81%
PT Students
17.9%
20%

University of North Carolina Wilmington scores above average in the working-students ranking at 73, ranking in the 92th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 17,987 students with in-state tuition of $4,443.

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

#66

Waco, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
PT Completion
75.4%
95%
PT Retention
80%
79%
PT Students
5.5%
4%

Baylor University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 20,824 students with in-state tuition of $54,844.

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

#67

Beloit, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
PT Completion
79.6%
97%
PT Retention
76%
77%
PT Students
49.4%
58%

North Central Kansas Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 957 students with in-state tuition of $5,440.

Part-time students make up 49% of enrollment (58th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#68

Vidalia, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
PT Completion
58.6%
80%
PT Retention
60%
62%
PT Students
83%
95%

Southeastern Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 1,887 students with in-state tuition of $2,400.

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

#69

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
PT Completion
76%
96%
PT Retention
69%
71%
PT Students
11.1%
10%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 37,323 students with in-state tuition of $6,535.

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

#70

College Park, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
PT Completion
77%
96%
PT Retention
74%
74%
PT Students
8.9%
8%

University of Maryland-College Park scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 40,813 students with in-state tuition of $9,889.

Part-time students make up 9% of enrollment (8th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#71

San Jose, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
PT Completion
76.6%
96%
PT Retention
55%
57%
PT Students
23.5%
27%

San Jose State University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 36,062 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Part-time students make up 24% of enrollment (27th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#72

Boca Raton, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
PT Completion
56.6%
78%
PT Retention
78%
78%
PT Students
29.7%
36%

Florida Atlantic University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 30,790 students with in-state tuition of $2,522.

Part-time students make up 30% of enrollment (36th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#73

Pomona, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
PT Completion
76.4%
96%
PT Retention
67%
67%
PT Students
15.9%
17%

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 96th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 26,848 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Part-time students make up 16% of enrollment (17th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#74

Fullerton, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
PT Completion
75.2%
95%
PT Retention
62%
64%
PT Students
22.1%
26%

California State University-Fullerton scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 41,962 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Part-time students make up 22% of enrollment (26th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#75

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
PT Completion
78.8%
97%
PT Retention
75%
75%
PT Students
5.2%
4%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

Part-time students make up 5% of enrollment (4th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#76

Martinsburg, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
PT Completion
52.2%
70%
PT Retention
64%
65%
PT Students
76.4%
91%

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 4,309 students with in-state tuition of $434.

Part-time students make up 76% of enrollment (91st percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#77

Iowa City, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
PT Completion
68%
91%
PT Retention
81%
80%
PT Students
10.6%
10%

University of Iowa scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 30,042 students with in-state tuition of $9,016.

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

#78

Chapel Hill, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72 / 100
72
PT Completion
72.8%
94%
PT Retention
80%
79%
PT Students
6.1%
4%

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 32,234 students with in-state tuition of $7,019.

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

#79

Detroit, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
PT Completion
60.8%
83%
PT Retention
94%
87%
PT Students
26.3%
32%

University of Detroit Mercy scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 87th percentile for pt retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,528 students with in-state tuition of $32,300.

Part-time students make up 26% of enrollment (32nd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#80

Waycross, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
PT Completion
63.4%
86%
PT Retention
47%
40%
PT Students
82.1%
95%

Coastal Pines Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for pt accessibility.

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

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

#81

South Orange, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
PT Completion
64.6%
88%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
12.2%
12%

Seton Hall University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 88th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,494 students with in-state tuition of $48,670.

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

#82

Harrisonburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
PT Completion
64.6%
88%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
8%
7%

James Madison University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 22,758 students with in-state tuition of $7,914.

Part-time students make up 8% of enrollment (7th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#83

Rice Lake, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
PT Completion
61.6%
84%
PT Retention
64%
65%
PT Students
65.1%
76%

Northwood Technical College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 84th percentile for pt completion rate.

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

Part-time students make up 65% of enrollment (76th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#84

Selma, AL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
PT Completion
100%
100%
PT Retention
67%
67%
PT Students
68.3%
81%

Selma University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 100th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 60 students with in-state tuition of $4,800.

Part-time students make up 68% of enrollment (81st percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#85

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
PT Completion
61.6%
84%
PT Retention
94%
87%
PT Students
7.5%
6%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 36,304 students with in-state tuition of $11,332.

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

#86

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
PT Completion
65.8%
89%
PT Retention
86%
82%
PT Students
16.3%
17%

University of Maryland-Baltimore County scores above average in the working-students ranking at 72, ranking in the 90th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 14,148 students with in-state tuition of $9,238.

Part-time students make up 16% of enrollment (17th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#87

University Park, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
PT Completion
75.6%
95%
PT Retention
72%
73%
PT Students
2.9%
2%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 50,399 students with in-state tuition of $19,672.

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

#88

Wheaton, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
PT Completion
89%
99%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
11.3%
11%

Wheaton College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,799 students with in-state tuition of $43,670.

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

#89

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
PT Completion
67.8%
91%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
19.9%
22%

Thomas Jefferson University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 91th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,315 students with in-state tuition of $44,400.

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

#90

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
PT Completion
61%
83%
PT Retention
56%
58%
PT Students
49.2%
58%

University of Houston-Clear Lake scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 83th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,211 students with in-state tuition of $6,600.

Part-time students make up 49% of enrollment (58th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#91

Indianapolis, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
PT Completion
72.5%
94%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
57.7%
67%

Horizon University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 66 students with in-state tuition of $9,540.

Part-time students make up 58% of enrollment (67th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#92

Denver, CO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
PT Completion
60%
82%
PT Retention
72%
73%
PT Students
24.9%
30%

University of Denver scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 13,387 students with in-state tuition of $58,032.

Part-time students make up 25% of enrollment (30th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#93

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
PT Completion
57.8%
79%
PT Retention
73%
73%
PT Students
27.3%
33%

University of Houston scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 46,676 students with in-state tuition of $8,685.

Part-time students make up 27% of enrollment (33rd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#94

Springfield, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
PT Completion
53.4%
72%
PT Retention
74%
74%
PT Students
34.6%
42%

Missouri State University-Springfield scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 23,418 students with in-state tuition of $7,812.

Part-time students make up 35% of enrollment (42nd percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#95

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
PT Completion
74.2%
95%
PT Retention
67%
67%
PT Students
12.1%
12%

Auburn University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 33,015 students with in-state tuition of $10,704.

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

#96

Lake Jackson, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
PT Completion
44.8%
54%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
85.7%
96%

Brazosport College scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 96th percentile for pt accessibility.

The college enrolls 4,100 students with in-state tuition of $2,613.

Part-time students make up 86% of enrollment (96th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#97

Forest Grove, OR

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
PT Completion
84.5%
99%
PT Retention
100%
88%
PT Students
9.2%
8%

Pacific University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 99th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,479 students with in-state tuition of $53,174.

Part-time students make up 9% of enrollment (8th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#98

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
PT Completion
74.8%
95%
PT Retention
69%
71%
PT Students
6.8%
5%

Clemson University scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 28,747 students with in-state tuition of $14,038.

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

#99

Hayward, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
PT Completion
65.2%
89%
PT Retention
64%
65%
PT Students
25.2%
30%

California State University-East Bay scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 89th percentile for pt completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,333 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Part-time students make up 25% of enrollment (30th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

#100

Columbia, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.8 / 100
70.8
PT Completion
63.8%
87%
PT Retention
86%
82%
PT Students
7.2%
6%

University of South Carolina-Columbia scores above average in the working-students ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 36,579 students with in-state tuition of $12,288.

Part-time students make up 7% of enrollment (6th percentile), reflecting strong flexibility for working learners.

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