USA Today recognizes Crowder College as one of nation's top vocational schools

(From Crowder College)

Crowder College has been recognized on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Top Vocational Schools 2026. The complete list of institutions earning recognition was announced on July 23rd, 2026, and can currently be viewed on the USA TODAY’s www.crowder.edu/about-crowder/usa-today

The ranking of the best schools offering vocational training via undergraduate certificate or diploma is based on an analysis of five Key Performance Indicators. The five dimensions evaluated during our research were: Graduation Rate, Graduate Salary, Years to Pay Off Net Price, Social Mobility, and Diversity. Data on the schools’ performance was collected through publicly available sources like IPEDS and College Scorecard.

All schools were benchmarked against one another using the final score. Based on the results of the study, Crowder College has been recognized as one of America’s Top Vocational Schools 2026. This recognition serves to reinforce the institution’s steadfast commitment to excellence in hands-on education, career readiness, and workforce development.

Crowder College works closely with industry partners to ensure their curriculum meets the current workforce demands. This alignment allows students to graduate with relevant, high-demand skills that translate directly into employment opportunities, often without the burden of long-term student debt.
For more information about programs, enrollment, and career pathways, visit www.Crowder.edu

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“The continued growth of our career and technical education programs demonstrates that students are looking for affordable, relevant pathways to rewarding careers,” said Dr. Chett Daniel, President of Crowder College. “As the workforce is rapidly evolving, community colleges play a unique role by offering both high-quality academic degrees and hands-on technical training. We appreciate this recognition from USA Today because it reinforces an important message: Crowder College is both the region's local community college and its affordable trade school, helping students build successful futures close to home.”