Trade Schools in Texas
70 schools with their programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. This is a directory, not a quality ranking. Real data, no affiliate padding.
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National Rank
70
Schools
32
Program Types
21
Certifications
3.4
Avg Programs/School
32
Observed Program Tags
Critical Skills: WeldingHVACPlumbingMachine
How This List Is Ordered
This is not a quality ranking, and we do not name a best school. Schools appear in order of how much verified program and credential data BOMAtlas currently holds for each one. The order is computed from these five components only, out of 62 points:
- Program breadth 0-20 pts
- Certification depth 0-15 pts
- Equipment and facilities 0-8 pts
- Accreditation 0-12 pts
- Financial aid eligibility (VA, Pell, WIOA) 0-7 pts
Schools with the same total are listed alphabetically. Nothing else affects the order: no commercial relationship with BOMForge, no measure of how completely we recorded a school, and no paid placement. No school pays to appear here or to appear higher.
A school further down the list may simply have less data confirmed so far. Absence of data is a gap in our records, not a negative signal about the school. Placement rates and starting salaries are shown below where a school has published them, but they do not affect the order, because we hold them for too few schools to compare fairly. The list is updated as new data is verified.
15 Trade Schools in Texas in Detail
1
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
Title IV
Certifications: CPR/BLS, CNA, EKG, Mastercam, NIMS
Equipment: CNC Machine, MIG Welder, Manual Mill
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Trade school offering CNC & Machining, Healthcare & Medical, and Welding &
Fabrication programs with BLS, CNA, EKG certifications. VA Approved accredited.
2
Midland College
Midland, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, CNA, Phlebotomy, Hazmat
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Contact: Damon Kennedy —
[email protected]
3
Victoria College
Victoria, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, ICE Certification, ASE, Phlebotomy, Medical
Coding
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to award associate degreesHistory BoardHistory Boardoffered in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission
Contact: Jennifer Kent —
[email protected]
4
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology
Certifications: NATE, CompTIA A+, Six Sigma, CCNA, AWS Welding, CNA
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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to award associate degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degrees
Contact: Dr. Melissa E. Gonzalez —
[email protected]
5
Tulsa Welding School
Irving, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: EPA 608, NATE, OSHA 10
Equipment: Simulator
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Angelina College
Lufkin, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology🤖 Robotics & Automation
Pell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Phlebotomy
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to award associate degreesFriends BoardAppeals MyAC Portal AC BlackBoardTransfer Connections Transfer Information Student Job Board
Contact: Workforce & Continuing Education —
[email protected]
7
Cisco College
Cisco, TX
📚 Industrial Machinery Mechanics Training🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Phlebotomy
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Contact: Thad Anglin —
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8
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, IPC J-STD-001, Phlebotomy
the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC),
an institutional accreditation organization for institutions of higher education
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Contact: General Phone — —
9
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding, CDL
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Contact: Betty Reynard —
[email protected]
10
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
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Contact: Dr. Kevin Rose — [email protected]
11
Western Technical College
El Paso, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, ASE, AWS Welding
Texas Workforce Commissionas reported by the Texas Workforce Commissionor the Accrediting CommissionProfessional Coder Apprentice American Health Information Management
Association
Contact: Randy Kuykendall —
[email protected]
12
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston
Houston, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 30
the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and certified by
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Accrediting CommissionDepartment of Education to participate in Federal Title IV programs Aviation
Technical Education CouncilAircraft Electronics Association
Contact: General Phone — —
13
Galveston College
Galveston, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
Pell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award bachelor and associate degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award
the Associate and Bachelor degreesthe following organizations: Radiography Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology 20 NLearn More About GC Accreditation Administration Board
Contact: Myles Shelton — [email protected]
14
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚙️ CNC & Machining⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
Certifications: AWS Certified, CDL, CNA, Phlebotomy
Equipment: AutoCAD, SolidWorks
VA Approved
Contact: Matthew Dempsey —
[email protected]
15
MCI
Mcallen, TX
📚 Welder Specialist🔥 Stick and Pipe Welding🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: Oxy-Fuel Cutter
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an Accredited Testing Facility McAllen Chamber of Commerce Hidalgo County Community
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Commission Migrant Educational Training Accredited by The Council
Contact: General Contact —
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All Other Schools
💻 IT & Networking Schools in Texas
📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in Texas
🏗️ Construction & Carpentry Schools in Texas
🏥 Healthcare & Medical Schools in Texas
🔥 Welding & Fabrication Schools in Texas
🏭 Manufacturing Technology Schools in Texas
❄️ HVAC/R Schools in Texas
🚗 Automotive Technology Schools in Texas
Certifications Available
NATE40 schools
Phlebotomy26 schools
Medical Coding13 schools
CNA10 schools
CDL8 schools
OSHA 104 schools
AWS Welding4 schools
OSHA 303 schools
EKG2 schools
ASE2 schools
CPR/BLS1 schools
Mastercam1 schools
NIMS1 schools
Hazmat Endorsement1 schools
ICE Certification1 schools
CompTIA A+1 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in Texas?
There are 70 trade schools in Texas tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 32
different fields.
What are the most popular trade programs in Texas?
The most common programs are IT & Networking, CAD/CAM & Drafting, Construction
& Carpentry. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at Texas trade schools?
Schools in Texas offer 21 different certifications including CPR/BLS, CNA, EKG,
Mastercam, NIMS.
How is this list of Texas trade schools ordered?
This is not a quality ranking and we do not name a best school. Schools are ordered by
how much verified program and credential data BOMAtlas currently holds for each one,
using five components: program breadth (0-20 points), certification depth (0-15),
equipment and facilities (0-8), accreditation (0-12), and financial aid eligibility for
VA, Pell and WIOA (0-7). Schools with the same total are ordered alphabetically. Nothing
else is used: no commercial relationship with BOMForge, no measure of how completely we
recorded a school, and no paid placement. A school lower in the list may simply have
less data confirmed so far, which is a gap in our records and not a judgment about the
school.
How does Texas compare to other states for trade education?
Texas ranks #2 nationally with 70 schools and 9 unique program types.
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