Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Legal Studies
#6 of 15 ranked schools in Texas
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary
#7 of 134 ranked schools in Texas
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Texas · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#8 of 201 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 | #152 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #16 of 72 ranked schools in Texas | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #160 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #681 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 26% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #42 of 206 ranked schools in TexasTop 21% | 206 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #590 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Texas | #27 of 36 ranked schools in Texas | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #68 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 5% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #387 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 84% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Texas | #19 of 24 ranked schools in Texas | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #266 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Texas | #14 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #121 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #430 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Texas | #22 of 23 ranked schools in Texas | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #389 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Texas | #18 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #386 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #28 of 48 ranked schools in Texas | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #328 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 73% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Texas | #14 of 20 ranked schools in Texas | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #787 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #48 of 81 ranked schools in Texas | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #620 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 72% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Texas | #29 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Texas |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #320 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Texas | #16 of 26 ranked schools in Texas | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #76 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #116 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #73 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #220 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Texas | #12 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 | #456 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 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 | #29 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 | #308 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Texas | #25 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #518 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Texas | #23 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 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools Historical placement | State · Texas | #8 of 113 ranked schools in Texas | 113 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies Historical placement | State · Texas | #6 of 15 ranked schools in Texas | 15 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, TexasReport an error: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, Texas |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools Historical placement | State · Texas | #8 of 16 ranked schools in Texas | 16 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools Historical placement | State · Texas | #8 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 |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Texas | #8 of 212 ranked schools in Texas | 212 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, TexasReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary Historical placement | State · Texas | #7 of 146 ranked schools in Texas | 146 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, TexasReport an error: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Texas |