Trade schools in Texas
Browse 261 trade and technical schools in Texas, with campuses in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and El Paso and more. The most common programs here are cosmetology, welding, medical assistant, and esthetician.
- Schools
- 261
- Public colleges
- 61
- Programs offered
- 45
- Cities
- 64
24 schools
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College of Health Care Professions - Austin
Austin, TX · Private
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX · Private
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- Dental assistant
- +3
College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +4
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX · Public
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +10
Fortis Institute - Houston North
Houston, TX · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Private
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +3
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX · Public
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
Programs in Texas
- Cosmetology schools (136)
- Welding schools (75)
- Medical assistant schools (71)
- Esthetician schools (69)
- LPN programs (65)
- HVAC schools (60)
- Medical billing and coding schools (56)
- Barber schools (55)
- EMT and paramedic schools (53)
- Criminal justice programs (52)
- Nail tech schools (47)
- Auto mechanic schools (47)
- Radiology tech schools (47)
- Surgical tech schools (39)
- Pharmacy technician schools (38)
- Sonography schools (37)
- IT schools (34)
- Industrial maintenance schools (33)
- Dental assistant schools (33)
- Drafting schools (32)
- Electrician schools (32)
- Respiratory therapy schools (29)
- Diesel mechanic schools (29)
- PTA programs (29)
- Culinary schools (28)
- Fire science programs (27)
- Dental hygiene schools (23)
- CNA classes (22)
- Medical lab tech programs (21)
- Auto body schools (20)
- Electronics technician schools (18)
- CNC machining schools (17)
- OTA programs (17)
- Construction schools (16)
- Massage therapy schools (15)
- Vet tech schools (13)
- CDL schools (12)
- Baking and pastry schools (11)
- Aviation maintenance schools (10)
- Phlebotomy classes (8)
- Plumbing schools (7)
- Carpentry schools (4)
- Flight schools (4)
- Small engine repair schools (2)
- Heavy equipment operator schools (1)
Trade schools by city
- Houston (44)
- San Antonio (33)
- Dallas (48)
- Fort Worth (34)
- Austin (15)
- El Paso (9)
- Arlington (47)
- Corpus Christi (5)
- Plano (41)
- Lubbock (4)
- Laredo (4)
- Irving (53)
- Garland (40)
- Frisco (33)
- Grand Prairie (50)
- Amarillo (4)
- Brownsville (7)
- Denton (24)
- Killeen (4)
- Mesquite (39)
- Pasadena (38)
- McAllen (15)
- Waco (3)
- Carrollton (50)
- Round Rock (15)
- Pearland (38)
- College Station (3)
- New Braunfels (17)
- Conroe (11)
- Beaumont (6)
- Sugar Land (37)
- Temple (4)
- Flower Mound (50)
- San Marcos (6)
- Harlingen (12)
- North Richland Hills (47)
- Victoria (3)
- Wylie (30)
- Euless (52)
- Texas City (10)
- DeSoto (47)
- Burleson (24)
- Port Arthur (5)
- Fulshear (23)
- Galveston (7)
- Sherman (4)
- Midlothian (33)
- Weslaco (16)
- Coppell (51)
- Lancaster (43)
- Weatherford (6)
- Socorro (9)
- Farmers Branch (51)
- Texarkana (3)
- Lufkin (4)
- Nacogdoches (4)
- Anna (10)
- Converse (35)
- Lake Jackson (3)
- Brenham (3)
- Orange (6)
- Levelland (4)
- Hillsboro (3)
- Silsbee (4)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are in Texas?
We list 261 trade and technical schools in Texas: 61 public colleges, 13 private nonprofit schools, and 187 private career schools.
What are the most common trade programs in Texas?
Cosmetology (136 schools), Welding (75 schools), Medical assistant (71 schools), Esthetician (69 schools), Practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (65 schools), and HVAC technician (60 schools).
Does Texas have community college trade programs?
Yes. 61 public colleges in Texas offer trade programs. They often cost less than private schools and accept federal financial aid.
How do I choose a trade school in Texas?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.