Texas State University
Texas State University offers flexible online programs for skilled trades like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and welding, often including tools or certification vouchers. Many programs lead to industry-recognized certifications, preparing students for in-demand occupations in the Austin-San Marcos-San Antonio area. The university's Career Services also connects students with employers for internships and job opportunities through career fairs and an online platform.
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All Programs at Texas State University
1 trade program at Texas State University, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
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57 | $44,270/yr | $25,385 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Texas
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Texas, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Texas
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Texas. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near San Marcos
Other cities in Texas with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from San Marcos.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 1 trade and vocational programs at Texas State University using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.