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Connect with the best local trade schools in Texas, and online technical colleges too. Find accredited certificate training classes, associate’s, and bachelor’s degree programs. Skilled trade training options include programs like welding, HVAC technician, automotive technology, and aircraft maintenance.

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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.

Texas Trade Schools and Technical Colleges

The Texas trade school and college partners listed here are licensed or accredited and have financial aid assistance for high school grads, adults, and veterans who qualify.

Schools with Online Programs

Here is a table of more trade schools and colleges with trade or technical programs in Texas. It’s based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Each entry includes the school’s name linked to its official website, main campus address, average cost, and accreditation status.

Trade School Name Main Campus Address Average Cost Accreditation
Texas State Technical College 3801 Campus Dr, Waco, TX 76705 $6,000 – $12,000 Yes
Lincoln College of Technology – Grand Prairie 2915 Alouette Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 $31,847 Yes
Universal Technical Institute – Dallas 5151 Regent Blvd, Irving, TX 75063 $46,250 Yes
Remington College – Dallas Campus 1800 Eastgate Dr, Garland, TX 75041 $17,000 Yes
Austin Community College District 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752 $8,580 Yes
South Texas College 3201 W Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501 $4,500 – $5,000 Yes
Tyler Junior College 1327 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX 75701 $3,864 Yes
Del Mar College 101 Baldwin Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 $4,880 Yes
M T Training Center 1801 S Great SW Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 $7,615 Yes
Hallmark University 10401 IH-10 W, San Antonio, TX 78230 $22,200 Yes
Fortis College – Houston 450 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77060 $24,393 Yes
Tyler Junior College 1327 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX 75701 $3,864 Yes
Del Mar College 101 Baldwin Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 $4,880 Yes
Ocean Corporation 10840 Rockley Rd, Houston, TX 77099 $26,240 Yes
Elite Welding Academy 7119 Village Way, Houston, TX 77087 $21,752 Yes
Concorde Career College – Dallas 12606 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243 $31,000 Yes
The College of Health Care Professions 240 Northwest Mall Blvd, Houston, TX 77092 $19,000 Yes
Exposito School of Hair Design 3710 Mockingbird Ln, Amarillo, TX 79109 $13,000 Yes
Southern Careers Institute 1701 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 $20,000 Yes
Lee College 200 Lee Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 $3,400 Yes
Tarrant County College District 1500 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 $3,402 Yes

Several schools offer a variety of educational formats including hybrid classroom and online programs, flexible evening and weekend schedules, 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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