Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Education
#1 of 24 ranked schools in Texas
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness
#2 of 13 ranked schools in Texas
View placement details: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, Texas
Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Biological Sciences
#3 of 13 ranked schools in 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 | #77 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #1346 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #97 of 201 ranked schools in TexasTop 49% | 201 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #486 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #29 of 206 ranked schools in TexasTop 15% | 206 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #244 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #563 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 71% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Texas | #26 of 36 ranked schools in Texas | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #96 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #40 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #156 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #302 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Texas | #18 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Texas |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #93 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #71 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #48 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #144 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #203 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Work | National | #136 of 222 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Work, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #356 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Texas | #15 of 21 ranked schools in Texas | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #271 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #306 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #24 of 81 ranked schools in Texas | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #313 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Texas | #14 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Texas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #62 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #79 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #118 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #315 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Texas | #28 of 49 ranked schools in Texas | 49 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Texas |
| Best Plumbing Technology Schools | National | #39 of 104 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 104 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Plumbing Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #255 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
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.