Texas · 2026
Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools
#10 of 13 ranked schools in Texas
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Texas · 2026
Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools
#5 of 8 ranked schools in Texas
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| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | State · Texas | #10 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 |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | State · Texas | #5 of 8 ranked schools in Texas | 8 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, Texas No badge issued Report an error: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, Texas |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #410 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 45% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #28 of 72 ranked schools in Texas | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #596 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 23% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #40 of 201 ranked schools in TexasTop 20% | 201 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #903 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #54 of 206 ranked schools in TexasTop 27% | 206 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | National | #353 of 403 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 403 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, National |
| Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources | State · Texas | #15 of 17 ranked schools in Texas | 17 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #672 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 85% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Texas | #32 of 36 ranked schools in Texas | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #291 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Texas | #24 of 134 ranked schools in TexasTop 18% | 134 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Education | National | #406 of 463 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 463 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, National |
| Best Colleges for Education | State · Texas | #21 of 24 ranked schools in Texas | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Education, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #461 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 66% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Texas | #26 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #388 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 61% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Texas | #20 of 23 ranked schools in Texas | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Construction | National | #375 of 596 ranked schools nationwideTop 63% | 596 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, National |
| Best Colleges for Construction | State · Texas | #17 of 21 ranked schools in Texas | 21 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Construction, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #480 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 64% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #35 of 48 ranked schools in Texas | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #648 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #39 of 81 ranked schools in Texas | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #443 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Texas | #22 of 26 ranked schools in Texas | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #207 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Texas | #23 of 105 ranked schools in TexasTop 22% | 105 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Texas |
| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools | National | #94 of 160 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 160 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #257 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 34% | 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 | #14 of 39 ranked schools in Texas | 39 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Texas |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools | National | #95 of 242 ranked schools nationwideTop 40% | 242 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #425 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Texas | #32 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #615 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 | #27 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 |
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| Best Fire Science/Fire-fighting Schools Historical placement | State · Texas | #10 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 |
| Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools Historical placement | State · Texas | #5 of 8 ranked schools in Texas | 8 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Schools, Texas |