Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Diesel Mechanic and Electrician and 8 more
- Average net price
- $13,663
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Waco, TX
Waco, TX has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 1 private. Together they graduated 2,329 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $14,210 to $18,450, with a median of $14,250 across the 3 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $48,393 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Texas State Technical College, McLennan Community College and Southern Careers Institute-Waco.
3
Schools
2,329
Graduates last year
$14,250
Median program tuition
$48,393
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 schools in Waco, TX
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
- Programs
- Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic, Esthetician and LPN and 4 more
- Average net price
- $5,887
- Completion rate
- 33%
- Type
- Public
Southern Careers Institute-Waco
Waco, TX
- Programs
- Electrician, Medical Assistant and Welding
- Average net price
- $22,465
- Completion rate
- 46%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Also within 30 miles of Waco
Hill College
Hillsboro, TX
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 3 more
- Average net price
- $5,802
- Completion rate
- 33%
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Waco, TX?
The median published tuition is $14,250 (range $14,210 to $18,450, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Southern Careers Institute-Waco ($14,210). 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 7 months to finish (7 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 39 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $48,393 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 Waco, TX?
Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Texas State Technical College and McLennan 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.