Texas Trade Schools

Connect with local trade schools near Houston, TX. and online technical colleges with a variety of certificate training classes, associate’s, and bachelor’s degree programs. Career training options include programs like HVAC technology, welding, medical assisting, and dental assisting.

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Texas Trade Schools and Technical Colleges

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Top 5 Trade Schools in Texas

Here is a table of some of the top trade schools in Texas, including their main campus address, average cost, and accreditation status. It’s compiled from data available through the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

  • San Jacinto Community College: With an enrollment of 32,452 students, San Jacinto Community College offers a wide range of applied technology and trades programs, including welding, pipefitting, and truck driving. This college is known for its extensive hands-on training options​​. They have 5 Houston area campuses including their central campus is in Pasadena, TX.
  • Tarrant County College: Tarrant County College boasts an enrollment of 50,519 students. The college offers diverse programs in fields such as Allied Health, child development, dental hygiene, hospitality, and culinary arts​. TCC has locations in Ft. Worth, Arlington, and Hurst Texas.
  • Houston Community College (HCC): Houston Community College has multiple campuses and serves a large student body with over 80,000 students enrolled each semester. HCC provides various vocational and technical programs across several disciplines including automotive, business, healthcare, and HVAC services​​. School is located in Houston, TX.
  • Dallas College: With an enrollment of 12,947 students, Dallas College offers certifications in phlebotomy, personal training, Microsoft Office, and food protection management, among others. The college provides both continuing education and trade-specific training programs​​. Located in Dallas, TX.
  • El Paso Community College: Enrolling 29,080 students, El Paso Community College provides numerous career-ready programs in technical education, including automotive technology, business management, and fashion technology​​. School is located in El Paso, TX.

This list is based on student enrollment.

Several schools offer a variety of program types including hybrid classroom and online programs, flexible evening and weekend classes, as well as opportunities for apprenticeships.

Skilled Trade and Technical Programs in Texas

Choose from the top accredited certificate and license training classes in Texas that take from six weeks to one year to complete. Two year associate’s degree and 4 year bachelor’s degree college programs are available too. Some popular courses include:

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