2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You
In 2020-2021, 318 degrees and certificates were awarded to construction trades students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #36 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Construction Trades Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Texas
The colleges and universities below are the best for construction trades majors pursuing a .
Top Texas Schools in Construction Trades
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Texas at San Antonio the best school in Texas for construction trades students. UTSA is a very large public school located in the large city of San Antonio.
After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from UTSA carry an average student debtload of $23,000.
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The excellent programs at Texas State Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in Texas. Located in the midsize city of Waco, TSTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, construction trades majors at TSTC accumulate an average of around $10,003 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Lamson Institute helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in Texas. Lamson Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.
On average, construction trades graduates from Lamson Institute take out $8,867 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $94, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lamar Institute of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Texas list. Located in the medium-sized city of Beaumont, Lamar Institute of Technology is a public college with a small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Altierus Career College - Bissonnet is a great place for construction trades students. Located in the large city of Houston, Altierus Career College - Bissonnet is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
On average, construction trades graduates from Altierus Career College - Bissonnet take out $9,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Austin Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for construction trades students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debtload of $13,700.
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Request InformationBest Construction Trades Colleges in the Southwest Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Arizona | 51 |
New Mexico | 40 |
Oklahoma | 101 |
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Construction Trades Related Rankings by Major
Construction Trades Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 23,527 |
Building Management & Inspection | 4,511 |
Carpentry | 3,273 |
Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,617 |
Construction | 1,435 |
Masonry | 274 |
Other Construction | 157 |
Majors Similar to Construction Trades
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Personal & Culinary Services | 130,328 |
Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 96,336 |
Precision Production | 52,913 |
Transportation & Materials Moving | 29,084 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.