Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services
#1 of 23 ranked schools in Texas
View placement details: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, TexasLamar Institute of Technology Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Biological Sciences
#1 of 13 ranked schools in Texas
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Texas · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#1 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 | #430 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #29 of 72 ranked schools in Texas | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #937 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #48 of 201 ranked schools in TexasTop 24% | 201 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #510 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #32 of 206 ranked schools in TexasTop 16% | 206 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #511 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Texas | #20 of 36 ranked schools in Texas | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #97 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Texas | #11 of 134 ranked schools in TexasTop 9% | 134 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #348 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Texas | #16 of 24 ranked schools in Texas | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #42 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #210 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 47% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Biological Sciences | National | #20 of 202 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 202 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Biological Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #57 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 9% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #271 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #442 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Texas | #23 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #152 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 21% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #11 of 48 ranked schools in Texas | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #177 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 451 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #486 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #30 of 81 ranked schools in Texas | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #475 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Texas | #22 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Texas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #120 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Texas | #12 of 105 ranked schools in TexasTop 12% | 105 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Texas |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #38 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 22% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #74 of 231 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 231 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Diesel Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #19 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 12% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #108 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #109 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 8% | 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.