Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness
#3 of 13 ranked schools in Texas
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Texas · 2026
Best Dental Hygienist Schools
#7 of 14 ranked schools in Texas
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Texas · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#8 of 72 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 & badge |
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| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | State · Texas | #7 of 14 ranked schools in Texas | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Texas |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #8 of 72 ranked schools in Texas | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, TexasReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | State · Texas | #3 of 13 ranked schools in Texas | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, TexasReport an error: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, Texas |
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Other rankings
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 | #94 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1712 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #148 of 201 ranked schools in TexasTop 74% | 201 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #955 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #58 of 206 ranked schools in TexasTop 29% | 206 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #673 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Texas | #33 of 36 ranked schools in Texas | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #332 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Texas | #28 of 134 ranked schools in TexasTop 21% | 134 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #581 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 83% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Texas | #32 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #357 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Texas | #16 of 20 ranked schools in Texas | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #62 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #309 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Texas | #16 of 23 ranked schools in Texas | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #636 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Texas | #32 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #453 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #32 of 48 ranked schools in Texas | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #892 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #55 of 81 ranked schools in Texas | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #760 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Texas | #39 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Texas |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #439 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Texas | #21 of 26 ranked schools in Texas | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #162 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Texas | #18 of 105 ranked schools in TexasTop 18% | 105 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Texas |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #73 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #361 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 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 | #21 of 39 ranked schools in Texas | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Texas |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #396 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 55% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Texas | #27 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #585 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Texas | #25 of 84 ranked schools in Texas | 84 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Texas |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
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 Colleges for Recreation & Fitness Historical placement | State · Texas | #3 of 13 ranked schools in Texas | 13 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, TexasReport an error: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, Texas |
| Best Value Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Texas | #8 of 75 ranked schools in Texas | 75 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, TexasReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools Historical placement | State · Texas | #7 of 14 ranked schools in Texas | 14 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Texas |