Trade Schools in Brownsville, TX

Brownsville, TX has 6 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 811 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,500 to $25,240, with a median of $18,450 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,760 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville and Mei Barber School.

6
Schools
811
Graduates last year
$18,450
Median program tuition
$24,760
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 schools in Brownsville, TX

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Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville

Brownsville, TX

Programs
Cosmetology, Electrician, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$18,773
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Mei Barber School

Brownsville, TX

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$9,130
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Texas Southmost College

Brownsville, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and LPN
Average net price
$2,957
Completion rate
37%
Type
Public

Salon & Spa Institute

Brownsville, TX

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Brownsville

Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen

Harlingen, TX

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Welding
Average net price
$27,810
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Brownsville, TX?

The median published tuition is $18,450 (range $3,500 to $25,240, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville ($3,500), Mei Barber School ($6,700) and Salon & Spa Institute ($7,500). 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.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (1 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,760 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Brownsville, TX?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Texas Southmost College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.