Texas · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#7 of 13 ranked schools in Texas
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Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#9 of 23 ranked schools in Texas
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Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Biological Sciences
#9 of 13 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 | #457 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #31 of 72 ranked schools in Texas | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #360 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #23 of 201 ranked schools in TexasTop 12% | 201 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #896 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #53 of 206 ranked schools in TexasTop 26% | 206 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #354 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Texas | #16 of 17 ranked schools in Texas | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #523 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Texas | #23 of 36 ranked schools in Texas | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #241 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Texas | #20 of 134 ranked schools in TexasTop 15% | 134 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #321 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 70% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Texas | #12 of 24 ranked schools in Texas | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #374 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Texas | #18 of 20 ranked schools in Texas | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #133 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #242 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 90% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #173 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 80% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | State · Texas | #11 of 13 ranked schools in Texas | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #168 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #427 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Texas | #22 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #257 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #17 of 48 ranked schools in Texas | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #398 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Texas | #20 of 20 ranked schools in Texas | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #898 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #56 of 81 ranked schools in Texas | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #643 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Texas | #30 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Texas |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #248 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 42% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Texas | #12 of 26 ranked schools in Texas | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #122 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 11% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Texas | #14 of 105 ranked schools in TexasTop 14% | 105 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Texas |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #58 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #325 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Texas | #20 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 | #496 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 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 | #33 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 | #268 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Texas | #20 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #506 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Texas | #22 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 |
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| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences Historical placement | State · Texas | #9 of 13 ranked schools in Texas | 13 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, TexasReport an error: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, Texas |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools Historical placement | State · Texas | #7 of 13 ranked schools in Texas | 13 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services Historical placement | State · Texas | #9 of 23 ranked schools in Texas | 23 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, TexasReport an error: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies Historical placement | State · Texas | #2 of 5 ranked schools in Texas | 5 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, TexasReport an error: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Texas |