Choosing a vocational school is no easy task. There are plenty of schools, each offering their own programs with their specific options. To help you narrow down your search, listed below are vocational schools in Texas with basic details about each one.
Altierus Career College
- Campuses in: Houston Bissonnet
- Available programs include: Dental Assistant; Electrical Technician; HVAC; Medical Assistant; Medical Billing and Coding; Pharmacy Technician; Surgical Technologist
Fortis College
- Campuses in: Houston
- Available programs include: Dental Assisting; Healthcare Management; HVACR; Medical Assisting; Medical Billing and Coding; Sterile Processing Technician; Surgical Technology
Lincoln Tech
- Campuses in: Grand Prairie, Texas
- Available programs include: Automotive Technology; CNC Machining and Manufacturing Technology; Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology; Diesel and Truck Technology; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Welding Technology
MIAT Institute of Technology
- Campuses in: Houston
- Available programs include: Airframe and Powerplant Tech; Aviation Maintenance; Energy Technology; HVACR Technician; Industrial Maintenance Tech; Non-destructive Testing Technician; Welding Technology; Wind Power Technician
Remington College
- Campuses in: Dallas (Garland), Fort Worth, Houston (Greenspoint)
- Available programs include: Business Office Management; CADD; Cosmetology; Dental Assisting; Digital Graphic Art; Facility Maintenance and Technology; HVAC; Medical Assisting; Medical Assisting with X-Ray Tech; Medical Office Administration; Paralegal; Restaurant, Hospitality, and Retail Management
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
- Campuses in: Brownsville, Corpus Christi, McAllen, San Antonio, Weslaco
- Available programs include: Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration; Automotive Service Technician; Business Studies; Combination Welding; Commercial Driving License/ CDL; Computer Accounting Specialist; Dental Assisting; Diesel Heavy Truck; Medical Administrative Assisting Technology; Medical Assisting
Southern Careers Institute- SCI
- Campuses in: Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Pharr, San Antonio NW Loop 410, San Antonio SW Military Dr., Waco
- Available programs at Southern Careers Institute include: Administrative Assistant; Associate of Applied Science in Management; Automotive Service Technician; Business Accounting Specialist; Business Administration; Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator; Computer Support Specialist; Cosmetology Operator; Cyber Security; Data Science; Electrical Technician; HVAC; Medical Assistant; Medical Billing and Coding; Medical Office Specialist; Nurse Aide; Pharmacy technician; Software Developer; Welding
Universal Technical Institute
- Campuses in: Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston
- Available programs include: Automotive Technician Training; CNC Machining Technology Training Program; Collision and Auto Body Repair; Diesel and Industrial Training; Marine Mechanic Training; Motorcycle Mechanic Training; NASCAR Technician and Pit Crew Training; Welding Technology Training Program
A Final Word
Note that the above information is intended to give a taste of the available programs offerings at Texas vocational colleges, but it is not a complete list. Make sure you obtain a program calendar for every college that interests you so that you can learn about the program itself, its prerequisites, and course training. Additionally, some programs may offer daytime, evening, or weekend courses, such as at Southern Careers Institute and other colleges, to fit with your schedule. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. It is recommended that you visit each college to get a feel for atmosphere, and never be afraid to ask for advice. Your new career is waiting for you!
