Trade Colleges in San Antonio, TX
24 trade schools in San Antonio, Texas
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Local Insights — San Antonio, Texas
What the trades actually pay in this metro, plus apprenticeships and employers for trade workers here.
Top-paying trades (BLS metro data)
Local apprenticeship programs
- IBEW Local 60 / South Texas JATC Inside Wireman Apprenticeship— Electrician
- UA Local 142 Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeship— Plumber
- SMART Local 67 Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship— Sheet Metal Worker
- ABC South Texas Craft Training (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry, Sheet Metal)— Multi-trade
- Texas Workforce Commission Registered Apprenticeship— Multi-trade
Employers known to hire trade graduates
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas— Welder, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Electrician
Tundra/Sequoia plant; heavy arc welding and machining added in rear-axle expansion.
- CPS Energy— Electrician, Lineworker, HVAC Technician
Municipal utility serving 670K+ electric customers across Bexar County.
- Boeing San Antonio (Port San Antonio / Kelly Field)— Aircraft Mechanic, Electrical Mechanic, NDT Technician
One of the largest military aircraft MRO facilities in the world.
- Zachry Group— Pipefitter, Welder, Electrician
San Antonio-headquartered industrial construction and maintenance contractor.
- H-E-B— Refrigeration Technician, Facilities Maintenance, Diesel Mechanic
HQ in San Antonio; large in-house facilities and fleet maintenance workforce.
Commute reality
San Antonio is heavily car-dependent: roughly 79% of commuters drive alone, and VIA Metropolitan Transit's bus and VIA Rapid network is funded by only a half-cent of sales tax, so most trade workers need a reliable vehicle to reach job sites scattered across Bexar County.
Ranked by national outcomes — completion rate, retention, and program productivity. How we rank.
Concorde Career College-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusLamson Institute
San Antonio, TX
See the campusThe College of Health Care Professions-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusAveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusVogue College of Cosmetology
San Antonio, TX
See the campusVogue College of Cosmetology-San Antonio Fredericksburg
San Antonio, TX
See the campusTop of the Line Barber School
San Antonio, TX
See the campusSouthwest School of Business and Technical Careers-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusPaul Mitchell the School-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusOgle School Hair Skin Nails-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusNuvani Institute
Eagle Pass, TX
See the campusSalon Professional Academy of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusPima Medical Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusMilan Institute-San Antonio Ingram
San Antonio, TX
See the campusMilan Institute of Cosmetology-San Antonio Military
San Antonio, TX
See the campusMiller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusThe College of Health Care Professions-South San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusSouthern Careers Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusSouthern Careers Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
See the campusDeluxe Barber College
San Antonio, TX
See the campusUCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
San Antonio, TX
See the campusInstitute of Allied Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
See the campusAlamo City Barber College
San Antonio, TX
See the campusUCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio 410
San Antonio, TX
See the campusAbout Trade Schools in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is home to 24 trade schools and vocational colleges offering career-focused education and hands-on training. These institutions provide programs in various fields including healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and more.
Schools in San Antonio have an average enrollment of 298 students, offering a range of program sizes from intimate, specialized training to larger comprehensive institutions.
Choosing the Right Trade School
When selecting a trade school in San Antonio, consider factors such as:
- Program offerings aligned with your career goals
- Accreditation and industry certifications
- Job placement rates and employer partnerships
- Tuition costs and financial aid availability
- Class schedules and program length
- Hands-on training facilities and equipment
Browse the schools listed above to compare programs, costs, and outcomes. Each school page provides detailed information to help you make an informed decision about your vocational education in San Antonio.