Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Recreation & Fitness
#5 of 13 ranked schools in Texas
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Texas · 2026
Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools
#8 of 24 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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Other rankings
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #165 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #18 of 72 ranked schools in Texas | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #427 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 17% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #29 of 201 ranked schools in TexasTop 15% | 201 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #801 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #49 of 206 ranked schools in TexasTop 24% | 206 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #512 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 65% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Texas | #21 of 36 ranked schools in Texas | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #243 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 53% | 463 | 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 | #471 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 68% | 701 | 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 | #389 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 596 | 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 | #407 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Texas | #20 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #342 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #24 of 48 ranked schools in Texas | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts | National | #356 of 451 ranked schools nationwideTop 79% | 451 | 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 | #491 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 32% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #31 of 81 ranked schools in Texas | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #653 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 76% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Texas | #31 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Texas |
| Best Electrician Schools | National | #249 of 404 ranked schools nationwideTop 62% | 404 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Electrician Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #172 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 35% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #366 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 48% | 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 | #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 | #172 of 225 ranked schools nationwideTop 77% | 225 | 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 | #275 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Texas | #23 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #610 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 41% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Texas | #26 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.