Best Trade Schools in Ackerly, Texas (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Ackerly. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Texas.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Ackerly, Texas

How We Rank Schools

Local school lists are ordered by location first, using the distance from the city or state page you are viewing. Each eligible school also shows a BOC Score, computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data.

Location / proximity to this page
Primary local sort
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southwest College for the Deaf

Big Spring, TX 24.1 miles away BOC Score 50.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 42.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 9
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,818 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Howard College

Big Spring, TX 24.5 miles away BOC Score 45.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 35.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 412
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,818 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Midland College

Midland, TX 41.1 miles away BOC Score 60.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 841
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,255 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Western Texas College

Snyder, TX 47.8 miles away BOC Score 57.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 76
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,279 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 56.6 miles away BOC Score 51.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 41.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 121
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $63,864 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Odessa College

Odessa, TX 59.8 miles away BOC Score 51.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 32.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1370
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,686 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Wade Gordon Hairdressing Academy-Lubbock

Lubbock, TX 69.6 miles away BOC Score 22.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 59.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 84
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $24,177 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock

Lubbock, TX 72.6 miles away BOC Score 42.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 76.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 95
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $22,298 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX 73.5 miles away BOC Score 46.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 44
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $57,061 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Texas.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
1Not ratedContact school for pricing$75,618Not reported—74 mi
260.2Contact school for pricing$54,255Not reportedYes*41 mi
357.0Contact school for pricing$47,279Not reportedYes*48 mi
451.5Contact school for pricing$53,68632%Yes*60 mi
550.6Contact school for pricing$50,81842%—24 mi
645.0Contact school for pricing$50,81835%—24 mi
742.4Contact school for pricing$22,29877%—73 mi
822.7Contact school for pricing$24,17760%—70 mi

Schools are ranked by BOC Score, with distance from the main population center in Texas shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Ackerly, Texas (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Ackerly, Texas (2026) (College Scorecard)Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health $75618; Midland College $54255; Odessa College $53686; Southwest College for the Deaf $50818; Howard College $50818; Western Texas College $47279.Covenant School of Nursing a...$75,618Midland College$54,255Odessa College$53,686Southwest College for the Deaf$50,818Howard College$50,818Western Texas College$47,279
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Ackerly, Texas (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health$75,618
Midland College$54,255
Odessa College$53,686
Southwest College for the Deaf$50,818
Howard College$50,818
Western Texas College$47,279

Texas Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Welder2.2%
Carpenter4.5%
Flooring Installer9.5%
Construction Worker7.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Tower Technician8.6%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
Electrician9.5%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Solar Installer42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Gunsmith2.0%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%
Maintenance Technician3.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
EKG Technician3.0%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%
Optician2.9%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

Next Steps

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)