Trade Schools in Houston, TX

Houston, TX has 32 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 31 private. Together they graduated 7,615 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,836 to $49,900, with a median of $16,264 across the 57 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $31,846 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Tulsa Welding School-Houston, The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest and Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc..

32
Schools
7,615
Graduates last year
$16,264
Median program tuition
$31,846
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 32 schools in Houston, TX

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Tulsa Welding School-Houston

Houston, TX

Programs
Electrician, HVAC and Welding
Average net price
$25,251
Completion rate
69%
Type
Private for-profit

Houston Community College

Houston, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 11 more
Average net price
$4,575
Completion rate
17%
Type
Public

Pima Medical Institute-Houston

Houston, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$36,425
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

College of Health Care Professions

Houston, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant, EMT and Paramedic, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$30,163
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Texas Barber College

Houston, TX

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$31,057
Completion rate
27%
Type
Private for-profit

Houston Barber School

Houston, TX

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$13,417
Completion rate
49%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis Institute

Houston, TX

Programs
Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$23,341
Completion rate
61%
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College

Houston, TX

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist and Welding
Average net price
$31,679
Completion rate
59%
Type
Private for-profit

Northwest Educational Center

Houston, TX

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$10,794
Completion rate
81%
Type
Private for-profit

Texas Health School

Houston, TX

Programs
CNA, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$30,630
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Houston Training Schools-Gessner

Houston, TX

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$5,980
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Trend Barber College

Houston, TX

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$21,656
Completion rate
56%
Type
Private for-profit

Premier Barber School

Houston, TX

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$19,356
Completion rate
80%
Type
Private for-profit

Epic Barber College

Houston, TX

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$5,331
Completion rate
11%
Type
Private for-profit

Mystros Barber Academy

Houston, TX

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$16,853
Completion rate
100%
Type
Private nonprofit

Trend Barber College

Houston, TX

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$19,278
Completion rate
47%
Type
Private for-profit

Jay's Technical Institute

Houston, TX

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$19,359
Completion rate
60%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Houston

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Cosmetology and Diesel Mechanic and 11 more
Average net price
$1,807
Completion rate
29%
Type
Public

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
Average net price
$15,874
Completion rate
19%
Type
Public

Lee College

Baytown, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Cosmetology and Electrician and 6 more
Average net price
$6,744
Completion rate
44%
Type
Public

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $16,264 (range $1,836 to $49,900, 57 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Texas Health School ($1,836), Pima Medical Institute-Houston ($5,040) and Houston Training Schools-Gessner ($8,050). 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 9 months to finish (1 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 81 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $31,846 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 Houston, TX?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Houston Community 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.