Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness
#5 of 13 ranked schools in Texas
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Texas · 2026
Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools
#9 of 25 ranked schools in Texas
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Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Education
#10 of 24 ranked schools in Texas
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #167 of 947 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 947 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #17 of 75 ranked schools in Texas | 75 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #434 of 2772 ranked schools nationwideTop 16% | 2772 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #29 of 212 ranked schools in TexasTop 14% | 212 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #822 of 2826 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2826 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #50 of 222 ranked schools in TexasTop 23% | 222 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #516 of 798 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 798 | 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 Education | National | #242 of 464 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 464 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering | National | #118 of 260 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 260 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #484 of 710 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 710 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Texas | #28 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Texas |
| Best Colleges for English & Literature | National | #132 of 141 ranked schools nationwideTop 94% | 141 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for English & Literature, National |
| Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness | National | #103 of 218 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 218 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness, National |
| Best Colleges for Psychology | National | #177 of 199 ranked schools nationwideTop 89% | 199 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Psychology, National |
| Best Colleges for Social Sciences | National | #108 of 168 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 168 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Social Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #394 of 605 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 605 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Texas | #19 of 21 ranked schools in Texas | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #415 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Texas | #21 of 42 ranked schools in Texas | 42 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #349 of 759 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 759 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #24 of 49 ranked schools in Texas | 49 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #358 of 454 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 454 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, National |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | State · Texas | #17 of 20 ranked schools in Texas | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #500 of 1584 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 1584 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #31 of 82 ranked schools in Texas | 82 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #666 of 883 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 883 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Texas | #32 of 46 ranked schools in Texas | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Texas |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #254 of 413 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 413 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #181 of 518 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 518 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #369 of 776 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 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 | #23 of 39 ranked schools in Texas | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Texas |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | National | #176 of 230 ranked schools nationwideTop 77% | 230 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, National |
| Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools | State · Texas | #19 of 25 ranked schools in Texas | 25 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools, Texas |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #278 of 739 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 739 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Texas | #23 of 46 ranked schools in Texas | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #612 of 1542 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 1542 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Texas | #27 of 88 ranked schools in Texas | 88 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Texas |