Texas · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#2 of 13 ranked schools in Texas
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Current edition: 2026-r1
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Texas · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#6 of 212 ranked schools in Texas
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Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources
#8 of 17 ranked schools in Texas
View placement details: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, TexasAll 2026 placements
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| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | State · Texas | #2 of 13 ranked schools in Texas | 13 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #6 of 212 ranked schools in Texas | 212 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, TexasReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | State · Texas | #4 of 6 ranked schools in Texas | 6 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Texas No badge issued Report an error: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Texas | #8 of 17 ranked schools in Texas | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, TexasReport an error: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, 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 | #530 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 56% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #35 of 75 ranked schools in Texas | 75 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #153 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 6% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #808 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #49 of 222 ranked schools in TexasTop 23% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #160 of 408 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 408 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #377 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 798 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Texas | #16 of 36 ranked schools in Texas | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #256 of 1677 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 1677 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Texas | #21 of 146 ranked schools in TexasTop 15% | 146 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #341 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 74% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Texas | #14 of 24 ranked schools in Texas | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #470 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Texas | #27 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #381 of 450 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 450 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Texas | #19 of 20 ranked schools in Texas | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #217 of 643 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 643 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Texas | #11 of 23 ranked schools in Texas | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #609 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Texas | #30 of 42 ranked schools in Texas | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #269 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 36% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #19 of 49 ranked schools in Texas | 49 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #810 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 52% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #50 of 82 ranked schools in Texas | 82 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #718 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 82% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Texas | #36 of 46 ranked schools in Texas | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Texas |
| Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools | National | #78 of 158 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 158 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #189 of 1286 ranked schools nationwideTop 15% | 1286 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Texas | #19 of 113 ranked schools in TexasTop 17% | 113 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Texas |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #27 of 161 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 161 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #294 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 57% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Texas | #18 of 25 ranked schools in Texas | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Texas |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #307 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 776 | 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 | #18 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 | #284 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 39% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Texas | #24 of 46 ranked schools in Texas | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #470 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 31% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Texas | #18 of 88 ranked schools in Texas | 88 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Texas |