Best Trade Schools in Kyle, Texas

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Compare Trade Schools Near Kyle, 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 20 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 6 of them carry a score. 2 do not have enough federal outcome data to score, and appear last rather than being hidden.

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 State University

San Marcos, TX 9.1 miles away BOC Score 64.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 55.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 1353
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $58,786 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 17.1 miles away BOC Score 58.8
Tuition $51,384 - $66,719
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 81.4%
  • Graduation rate: 63.4%
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 266
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,999 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

The College of Health Care Professions-Austin

Austin, TX 19.9 miles away BOC Score 48.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 57.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 671
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $39,421 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Southern Careers Institute-Austin

Austin, TX 16.3 miles away BOC Score 28.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 52.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 841
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $32,680 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin

Austin, TX 17.2 miles away BOC Score 25.8
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 40.0%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 78
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,487 (College Scorecard)

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
153.5Contact school for pricing$23,818Not reported9 mi
248.2Contact school for pricing$39,42158%20 mi
328.8Contact school for pricing$32,68052%Yes*16 mi
425.8Contact school for pricing$33,48740%17 mi
5Not ratedContact school for pricingNot reportedNot reported20 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 - Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX's most-employed trades
Median annual wage by trade in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, BLS OEWS May 2025Plumbers $62810; Culinary workers $62400; HVAC technicians $60820; Dental assistants $48500; Medical assistants $45820.Plumbers$62,810Culinary workers$62,400HVAC technicians$60,820Dental assistants$48,500Medical assistants$45,820
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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
TradeMedian annual wage
Plumbers$62,810
Culinary workers$62,400
HVAC technicians$60,820
Dental assistants$48,500
Medical assistants$45,820
Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Kyle, Texas
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Kyle, Texas (College Scorecard)The College of Health Care Professions-Austin $39421; Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin $33487; Southern Careers Institute-Austin $32680; Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology $23818.The College of Health Care P...$39,421Baldwin Beauty School-South ...$33,487Southern Careers Institute-A...$32,680Total Transformation Institu...$23,818
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 Kyle, Texas
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin$39,421
Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin$33,487
Southern Careers Institute-Austin$32,680
Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology$23,818

Cost, Earnings, and Program Length in Kyle

Among the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area’s most-employed trades (BLS QCEW 2024), median annual pay ranges from $45,820 to $62,810 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025); the chart above compares the five with the largest local workforces. 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)