Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Legal Studies
#2 of 15 ranked schools in Texas
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Texas · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#3 of 201 ranked schools in Texas
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Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Business & Finance
#5 of 45 ranked schools in Texas
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Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #860 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 95% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #66 of 72 ranked schools in Texas | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #91 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 4% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #699 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #43 of 206 ranked schools in TexasTop 21% | 206 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Communications Technologies | National | #78 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Communications Technologies, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #222 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 28% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #416 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Texas | #22 of 24 ranked schools in Texas | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #207 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #570 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Texas | #31 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #298 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Texas | #11 of 20 ranked schools in Texas | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #50 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #188 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 94% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | State · Texas | #13 of 13 ranked schools in Texas | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Mathematics | National | #112 of 117 ranked schools nationwideTop 96% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Mathematics, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #113 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #128 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | National | #155 of 168 ranked schools nationwideTop 93% | 168 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #350 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Texas | #14 of 21 ranked schools in Texas | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #504 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Texas | #27 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #518 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #37 of 48 ranked schools in Texas | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Transportation | National | #195 of 269 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 269 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Transportation, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #392 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 87% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Texas | #18 of 20 ranked schools in Texas | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #678 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #41 of 81 ranked schools in Texas | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #164 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #427 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Texas | #20 of 26 ranked schools in Texas | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #148 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Texas | #12 of 16 ranked schools in Texas | 16 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #279 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Texas | #16 of 24 ranked schools in Texas | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Texas |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #499 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Texas | #34 of 39 ranked schools in Texas | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Texas |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #106 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #74 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 225 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | State · Texas | #16 of 25 ranked schools in Texas | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Texas |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #476 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Texas | #35 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #568 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Texas | #24 of 84 ranked schools in Texas | 84 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Texas |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
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Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.