Best Trade Schools in Bryan, Texas

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Compare Trade Schools Near Bryan, Texas

We could not confirm enough colleges teaching this subject within range of this location, so the list below shows nearby institutions instead. Confirm with each school that it offers the program before you apply.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 8 schools within 49 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 8 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 3.9 miles away BOC Score 81.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 83.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 2419
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $76,234 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Bryan

Bryan, TX 0.2 miles away BOC Score 69.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 87.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 32
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $23,679 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 48.7 miles away BOC Score 60.4
Tuition $9,228 - $25,505
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 90.3%
  • Graduation rate: 54.9%
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 1499
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $57,044 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Charles and Sues School of Hair Design

Bryan, TX 1.9 miles away BOC Score 51.5
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 87.9%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 130
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $22,614 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX 45.4 miles away BOC Score 47.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 43.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 225
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,602 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Blinn College District

Brenham, TX 35.1 miles away BOC Score 40.9
Tuition $4,890 - $15,252
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 10.9%
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 773
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,339 (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
169.4Contact school for pricing$23,67988%0 mi
2Not ratedContact school for pricing$23,679Not reported36 mi
351.5Contact school for pricing$22,61488%2 mi
440.9$4,890 - $15,252$53,33911%Yes*35 mi
5Not ratedContact school for pricingNot reportedNot reported36 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Texas are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Texas is 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 Annual Wage by Trade - College Station-Bryan, TX's most-employed trades
Median annual wage by trade in College Station-Bryan, TX, BLS OEWS May 2025Culinary workers $57920; Plumbers $49780; HVAC technicians $48530; Dental assistants $43630; Medical assistants $37850.Culinary workers$57,920Plumbers$49,780HVAC technicians$48,530Dental assistants$43,630Medical assistants$37,850
Trades ranked by local employment (BLS QCEW); wages are median annual pay (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; metro area where reported, otherwise statewide).
Median annual wage by trade in College Station-Bryan, TX
TradeMedian annual wage
Culinary workers$57,920
Plumbers$49,780
HVAC technicians$48,530
Dental assistants$43,630
Medical assistants$37,850
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Bryan, Texas
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Bryan, Texas (College Scorecard)Blinn College District $53339; Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Bryan $23679; Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design $23679; Charles and Sues School of Hair Design $22614.Blinn College District$53,339Manuel and Theresa's School ...$23,679Manuel and Theresa's School ...$23,679Charles and Sues School of H...$22,614
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 Bryan, Texas
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Blinn College District$53,339
Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Bryan$23,679
Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design$23,679
Charles and Sues School of Hair Design$22,614

Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Bryan

Among the College Station-Bryan, TX area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $37,850 to $57,920 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025); the chart above compares the five with the largest local workforces. Published tuition across the trade-relevant schools serving Bryan ranges from $4,890 to $15,252 per year (IPEDS and College Scorecard); schools that do not publish a rate are marked “Contact school for pricing” in the table below. Typical culinary worker training runs 1-2 years (culinary school or apprenticeship) (TradeCareerPath program data).

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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

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

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.


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Outcome figures such as graduation, completion, and job placement rates are reported by schools and by federal data sources, reflect prior student cohorts, and are not a prediction or promise of future results. Individual outcomes may vary.


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)