Trade Schools in Texas

The median published tuition is $14,328 (range $800 to $54,550, 444 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Rio Grande Valley College ($800), Texas Healthtech Institute ($800) and Arlington Career Institute ($945). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (1 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

Across 797 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,208 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Yes. 59 public schools offer it, including Texas State Technical College, Dallas College, Lone Star College System, San Jacinto Community College and St Philip's College.