Texas · 2026
Most Diverse Trade Colleges
#9 of 201 ranked schools in Texas
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Current edition: 2026-r2
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Texas · 2026
Best Colleges for Engineering Tech
#9 of 41 ranked schools in Texas
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Texas · 2026
Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools
#9 of 24 ranked schools in Texas
View placement details: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, TexasAll 2026 placements
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 & badge |
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| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #9 of 201 ranked schools in Texas | 201 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, TexasReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | State · Texas | #9 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, TexasReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Texas |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | State · Texas | #9 of 24 ranked schools in Texas | 24 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Texas |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | State · Texas | #10 of 14 ranked schools in Texas | 14 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, 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 | #125 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #12 of 72 ranked schools in Texas | 72 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #184 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 7% | 2634 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #491 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 19% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Texas | #30 of 206 ranked schools in TexasTop 15% | 206 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #543 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 69% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Texas | #25 of 36 ranked schools in Texas | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #276 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 18% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Texas | #23 of 134 ranked schools in TexasTop 18% | 134 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech | National | #188 of 701 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 701 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | National | #393 of 449 ranked schools nationwideTop 88% | 449 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences | State · Texas | #20 of 20 ranked schools in Texas | 20 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Family & Consumer Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | National | #228 of 252 ranked schools nationwideTop 91% | 252 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Legal Studies | State · Texas | #14 of 15 ranked schools in Texas | 15 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Legal Studies, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | National | #289 of 641 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 641 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, National |
| Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services | State · Texas | #14 of 23 ranked schools in Texas | 23 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Security & Protective Services, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #443 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 50% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Texas | #24 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #498 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 67% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Texas | #36 of 48 ranked schools in Texas | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #695 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 46% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Texas | #42 of 81 ranked schools in Texas | 81 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #324 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 38% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Texas | #16 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Texas |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #290 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 49% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Texas | #13 of 26 ranked schools in Texas | 26 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | National | #121 of 1217 ranked schools nationwideTop 10% | 1217 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, National |
| Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools | State · Texas | #13 of 105 ranked schools in TexasTop 13% | 105 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools, Texas |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #104 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 59% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools | National | #186 of 503 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #406 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 54% | 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 | #26 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 | #433 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Texas | #33 of 45 ranked schools in Texas | 45 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Texas |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #495 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Texas | #21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Texas | #9 of 212 ranked schools in Texas | 212 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, TexasReport an error: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Texas |
| Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools Historical placement | State · Texas | #10 of 25 ranked schools in Texas | 25 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Heating, Air Conditioning & Ventilation (HVAC) Schools, Texas |
| Best Colleges for Engineering Tech Historical placement | State · Texas | #9 of 41 ranked schools in Texas | 41 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, TexasReport an error: Best Colleges for Engineering Tech, Texas |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools Historical placement | State · Texas | #10 of 14 ranked schools in Texas | 14 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, TexasReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Texas |