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2026 Best Trade Schools in Texas
Looking for the best Trade degree programs in Texas? Our ranking highlights 403 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Trade College analyzed 309 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Trade Degree Schools in Texas
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Texas A And M University College Station tops our 2026 ranking of the best Trade degree schools in Texas. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. The median Trade program debt is $20,031. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
A rank of #2 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the top choices in Texas. Set in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Trade program here. More on The University Of Texas At Austin
You'll be in good company at Panola College, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Carthage, TX, Panola College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,352, with out-of-state students paying around $5,232. Read more about Panola College
You'll be in good company at Midwestern State University, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Wichita Falls, TX. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,950, with out-of-state students paying around $11,770. The median Trade program debt is $26,415. See the full Midwestern State University profile
You'll be in good company at El Centro College, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Dallas, TX, El Centro College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,730, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,557 in student loans. Get the full El Centro College report
University Of The Incarnate Word came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in San Antonio, TX, University Of The Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,090. Students borrow a median of $28,028 to complete their Trade program here. See the full University Of The Incarnate Word profile
Galveston College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Galveston, TX, Galveston College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,726, while out-of-state students pay about $6,176. Students borrow a median of $15,183 to complete their Trade program here. More on Galveston College
Remington College Dallas Campus landed the #8 spot in Texas this year. Based in Dallas, TX, Remington College Dallas Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,876. Remington College Dallas Campus Trade students take on a median of $21,108 in debt. Read the full report on Remington College Dallas Campus
Texas State Technical College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,212, compared with $11,812 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $12,953. Read more about Texas State Technical College
Northeast Texas Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Mount Pleasant, TX, Northeast Texas Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,980, while out-of-state students pay about $5,620. Typical Trade student debt is $15,089. Read the full report on Northeast Texas Community College
The University Of Texas At San Antonio did well this year, earning the #11 position. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. About 53% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,326 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. The median Trade program debt is $23,312. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Lee College placed #12 among Trade schools in Texas. Located in Baytown, TX, Lee College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,520, compared with $5,045 for out-of-state students. Typical Trade student debt is $10,941. Read the full report on Lee College
University Of Houston landed the #13 spot in Texas this year. Located in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. Read more about University Of Houston
Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics did well this year, earning the #14 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Antonio, TX. Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics graduates 58% of students within six years. Graduates carry a median of $31,457 in student loans. See the full Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics profile
South University Austin placed #15 among Trade schools in Texas. Based in Round Rock, TX, South University Austin is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,895. Students borrow a median of $51,009 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full South University Austin report
Tarleton State University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. Tarleton State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 48%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,302, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. The median Trade program debt is $23,222. See the full Tarleton State University profile
The University Of Texas At Dallas landed the #17 spot in Texas this year. This public school is set in Richardson, TX. About 76% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,644, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. The median Trade program debt is $20,531. Get the full The University Of Texas At Dallas report
Remington College North Houston Campus came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Set in Houston, TX, Remington College North Houston Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,373 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,119 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full Remington College North Houston Campus report
University Of North Texas came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Based in Denton, TX, University Of North Texas is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $11,309 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,149. Graduates carry a median of $21,817 in student loans. Get the full University Of North Texas report
Texas State University San Marcos did well this year, earning the #20 position. Set in San Marcos, TX, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Texas State University San Marcos posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. The median Trade program debt is $23,659. Read the full report on Texas State University San Marcos
Remington College Fort Worth Campus came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in North Richland Hills, TX, Remington College Fort Worth Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,071. Graduates carry a median of $18,689 in student loans. See the full Remington College Fort Worth Campus profile
Remington College Houston Southeast Campus did well this year, earning the #22 position. Based in League City, TX, Remington College Houston Southeast Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,926. Typical Trade student debt is $15,145. See the full Remington College Houston Southeast Campus profile
Texas Womans University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. This public school is set in Denton, TX. Texas Womans University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,640, with out-of-state students paying around $18,480. Typical Trade student debt is $24,211. Read the full report on Texas Womans University
Mclennan Community College landed the #24 spot in Texas this year. Based in Waco, TX, Mclennan Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, with out-of-state students paying around $5,910. Typical Trade student debt is $11,598. Read the full report on Mclennan Community College
Victoria College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Victoria, TX, Victoria College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,976, while out-of-state students pay about $5,328. Victoria College Trade students take on a median of $10,910 in debt. See the full Victoria College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Trade Degree Schools in Texas
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Houston Downtown landed the #26 spot in Texas this year. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. University Of Houston Downtown graduates 33% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,582, with out-of-state students paying around $17,434. Students borrow a median of $23,925 to complete their Trade program here. More on University Of Houston Downtown
Lamar Institute Of Technology placed #27 among Trade schools in Texas. Lamar Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Beaumont, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,844, while out-of-state students pay about $12,924. Lamar Institute Of Technology Trade students take on a median of $14,278 in debt. Get the full Lamar Institute Of Technology report
Weatherford College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Located in Weatherford, TX, Weatherford College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,250, compared with $10,860 for out-of-state students. The median Trade program debt is $14,099. Read the full report on Weatherford College
Sam Houston State University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $19,068. Graduates carry a median of $24,850 in student loans. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
North Central Texas College placed #30 among Trade schools in Texas. Located in Gainesville, TX, North Central Texas College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,600 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,739 for out-of-state students. North Central Texas College Trade students take on a median of $15,965 in debt. Read the full report on North Central Texas College
Temple College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Located in Temple, TX, Temple College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,000, with out-of-state students paying around $7,524. The median Trade program debt is $16,617. See the full Temple College profile
Lone Star College System placed #32 among Trade schools in Texas. This public school is set in The Woodlands, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,512. Graduates carry a median of $10,425 in student loans. More on Lone Star College System
Angelina College landed the #33 spot in Texas this year. Based in Lufkin, TX, Angelina College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,430, with out-of-state students paying around $6,490. Students borrow a median of $7,828 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full Angelina College report
Midland College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Midland College is a public school based in Midland, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,180, compared with $6,180 for out-of-state students. The median Trade program debt is $9,000. Read more about Midland College
Wharton County Junior College landed the #35 spot in Texas this year. Set in Wharton, TX, Wharton County Junior College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,192, compared with $5,904 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,916 in student loans. More on Wharton County Junior College
South Texas College landed the #36 spot in Texas this year. Set in McAllen, TX, South Texas College is a public institution. South Texas College graduates 20% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $4,920, while out-of-state students pay about $7,620. Students borrow a median of $6,868 to complete their Trade program here. Get the full South Texas College report
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi did well this year, earning the #37 position. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a public school based in Corpus Christi, TX. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $20,794. Graduates carry a median of $25,508 in student loans. Get the full Texas A And M University Corpus Christi report
The University Of Texas At Brownsville placed #38 among Trade schools in Texas. Based in Brownsville, TX, The University Of Texas At Brownsville is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,148, compared with $4,948 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,058 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Brownsville
Collin County Community College District came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Based in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,014, compared with $6,064 for out-of-state students. Collin County Community College District Trade students take on a median of $9,716 in debt. Read more about Collin County Community College District
The University Of Texas Pan American did well this year, earning the #40 position. Set in Edinburg, TX, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. The University Of Texas Pan American posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,799, while out-of-state students pay about $19,645. The median Trade program debt is $14,694. Read the full report on The University Of Texas Pan American
Navarro College placed #41 among Trade schools in Texas. This public school is set in Corsicana, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,008, with out-of-state students paying around $6,578. Typical Trade student debt is $13,781. More on Navarro College
Austin Community College District did well this year, earning the #42 position. This public school is set in Austin, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Graduates carry a median of $14,519 in student loans. See the full Austin Community College District profile
Alvin Community College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Based in Alvin, TX, Alvin Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,906, while out-of-state students pay about $4,402. Alvin Community College Trade students take on a median of $8,600 in debt. Read more about Alvin Community College
Tarrant County College District ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. This public school is set in Fort Worth, TX. Students from in state pay about $1,863 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,148 in student loans. Read more about Tarrant County College District
San Jacinto Community College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Pasadena, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,490 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,690. The median Trade program debt is $11,376. More on San Jacinto Community College
Amarillo College placed #46 among Trade schools in Texas. Located in Amarillo, TX, Amarillo College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,136, while out-of-state students pay about $4,704. Graduates carry a median of $15,720 in student loans. See the full Amarillo College profile
Del Mar College did well this year, earning the #47 position. This public school is set in Corpus Christi, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $3,500, with out-of-state students paying around $6,050. The median Trade program debt is $7,476. Read the full report on Del Mar College
Tyler Junior College landed the #48 spot in Texas this year. Located in Tyler, TX, Tyler Junior College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $4,536. The median Trade program debt is $14,869. Get the full Tyler Junior College report
Houston Community College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Trade schools. Houston Community College is a public school based in Houston, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,040 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. Students borrow a median of $19,223 to complete their Trade program here. Read the full report on Houston Community College
Howard College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Howard College is a public school based in Big Spring, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,766, with out-of-state students paying around $6,716. The median Trade program debt is $14,242. Read the full report on Howard College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 309 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 403 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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