Best Trade Schools in Greenville, Texas

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

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

How to Get Started in Greenville

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Top Trade Schools in Greenville

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

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX In-state option BOC Score 54.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 59.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 156
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing: $59,305 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Alvin Community College

Alvin, TX In-state option BOC Score 60.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 24.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 821
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing: $66,597 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX In-state option BOC Score 67.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 31.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 55
  • Annual completions: 2101
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing: $50,015 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Amberton University

Garland, TX In-state option
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 15
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing: $72,929 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Angelina College

Lufkin, TX In-state option BOC Score 46.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 28.4% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 534
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing: $50,781 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX In-state option BOC Score 47.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 42.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 184
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing: $54,923 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Arlington Career Institute

Arlington, TX In-state option BOC Score 57.5
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  • 2201 E Lamar Boulevard Suite # 150 Arlington, TX 76006-7439
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 75.2%
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 347
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing: $36,508 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Austin College

Sherman, TX In-state option BOC Score 58.4
Tuition $48,680 - $61,607
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 47.6%
  • Graduation rate: 68.1%
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 10
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing: $57,361 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Texas Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber$59,8404.5%
Welder$53,3402.2%
Carpenter$48,9004.5%
Flooring Installer$42,8159.5%
Construction Worker$40,6207.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager$101,4708.7%
Home Inspector$64,810-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker$78,9406.6%
Tower Technician$77,9108.6%
Wind Turbine Technician$61,95049.9%
Electrician$58,5709.5%
HVAC Technician$57,7608.1%
Solar Installer$48,24042.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)$84,4404.0%
Gunsmith$64,1502.0%
CNC Machinist$59,1800.0%
Diesel Technician$58,8102.4%
Truck Driver (CDL)$56,2904.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator$50,4603.6%
Auto Mechanic$48,3104.2%
Automotive Technician$48,3104.2%
Maintenance Technician$46,6703.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)$62,2402.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)$62,2402.6%
Hemodialysis Technician$47,8705.2%
Mental Health Technician$39,97020.0%
Medical Assistant$39,52012.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)$37,5002.3%
Patient Care Technician$37,5002.3%
Home Health Aide$24,23017.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$92,58013.0%
Radiologic Technologist$78,6304.3%
Surgical Technologist$65,2204.5%
EKG Technician$53,0003.0%
Sterile Processing Technician$46,97010.0%
Pharmacy Technician$45,9006.4%
Dental Assistant$45,4306.4%
Phlebotomy Technician$40,4505.6%
Optician$38,7202.9%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist$48,8607.1%
Medical Office Administrator$42,9104.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant$81,50019.2%
Massage Therapist$59,37015.4%
Personal Trainer$40,88011.9%
Physical Therapy Aide$31,5902.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician$39,4109.1%
Dog Trainer$36,3705.1%
Veterinary Assistant$34,8508.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician$49,2506.7%
Beauty Professional$30,6805.6%
Cosmetologist$30,6805.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef$36,4637.1%
Pastry Chef$36,4637.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeMedian SalaryJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter$110,080-0.3%
Paralegal$62,3100.2%
Bookkeeper$48,910-5.8%

Median salaries reflect the latest OEWS release; job growth uses state projections when available and national projections when state data is unavailable.

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State data (Texas). Job growth reflects projected U.S. change for each trade.

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About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade career guide using BLS, DOL, and state licensing data. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.