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2023 Best Construction Trades Schools in Texas

6 Colleges
$40,279 Avg Salary
$10,806 Avg Student Debt

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 analysis found The University of Texas at San Antonio to be the best school for construction trades students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. UTSA is a fairly large public school located in the 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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Out of the 6 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas State Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the 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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#3

Lamson Institute

San Antonio, TX

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lamson Institute. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Construction Trades Schools in Texas list. Lamson Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large 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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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lamar Institute of Technology is a great place for construction trades students. Located in the city of Beaumont, Lamar Institute of Technology is a public school 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 landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best construction trades programs. Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public school 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.

Full Construction Trades at Austin Community College District Report

Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Construction Trades Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 51
New Mexico 40
Oklahoma 101

Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
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
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.

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