TX · 25 mi radius

Trade Schools in Houston, TX

13 schools within 25 miles of Houston graduated students in a skilled trade in 2023-24, 9 of them in Houston itself; below them are 26 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Sorted by distance from the city center; filter by trade below.

Houston Community College

3.1 mi

3100 Main Street, Houston, TX · Public, 4-year

WELD 221
ELEC 94
AUTO 71
HVAC 37
DSL 20

Trade grads 2023-24: 443
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,040
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,369

School of Automotive Machinists & Technology

5.4 mi

1911 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX · Private for-profit, 2-year

CNC 23

Trade grads 2023-24: 23
Largest program 2025-26: $18,225
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $62,379

Elite Welding Academy

8.0 mi

7119 Village Way, Houston, TX · Private for-profit, under 2-year

WELD 32

Trade grads 2023-24: 32

Fortis Institute

10.5 mi

450 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 200, Houston, TX · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 36

Trade grads 2023-24: 36
Largest program 2025-26: $17,000
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,768

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston

10.9 mi

7651 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX · Private for-profit, 2-year

A&P 121

Trade grads 2023-24: 121
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $16,757
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $61,710

Remington College-North Houston Campus

11.3 mi

11310 Greens Crossing Blvd, Ste 300, Houston, TX · Private nonprofit, 2-year

CNST 13
HVAC 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 14

Tulsa Welding School-Houston

11.5 mi

243A Greens Road, Houston, TX · Private for-profit, under 2-year

WELD 1,170
ELEC 261
HVAC 203

Trade grads 2023-24: 1,634
Largest program 2025-26: $22,025
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,394

Interactive College of Technology

12.4 mi

213 W Southmore St Suite 101, Pasadena, TX · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 31

Trade grads 2023-24: 31
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $10,970
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $31,817

Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.

14.2 mi

721 Lock Haven Dr., Houston, TX · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 468
WELD 223
DSL 157
BODY 102
HVAC 2
IMT 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 953
Largest program 2025-26: $50,198
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $58,939

Fortis College

16.0 mi

1201 West Oaks Mall, Houston, TX · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 41
WELD 14

Trade grads 2023-24: 55
Largest program 2025-26: $18,133
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $39,768

Precision Welding Academy

18.4 mi

18830 Gummert Road, Katy, TX · Private for-profit, under 2-year

WELD 81

Trade grads 2023-24: 81
Largest program 2025-26: $25,200

San Jacinto Community College

18.6 mi

8060 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX · Public, 4-year

WELD 352
ELEC 133
AUTO 117
HVAC 114
PLMB 49
DSL 31
BODY 21

Trade grads 2023-24: 817
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,490
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,048

Lee College

24.9 mi

511 S Whiting, Baytown, TX · Public, 2-year

WELD 185
AUTO 71
CDL 59
HVAC 34
PLMB 24
ELEC 19
CNC 8

Trade grads 2023-24: 400
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,520
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $47,125

CDL training in and near Houston

1st choice cdl academy (1stchoicecdlacademy)

4.1 mi

10050 northwest fwy suite #105, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (832) 774-7809

Best Economical Student Training/ Driving

4.9 mi

4904 Bennington St, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (713) 697-1845

Meathead Career Centers

6.0 mi

3141 Telge, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (281) 994-6101

Lone Star Cdl Training Center LLC

6.7 mi

Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (346) 256-3502

VP CDL Training LLC

7.0 mi

6150 Richmond ave #220, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (682) 438-8403

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE SERVICES

7.3 mi

Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (832) 503-8196

Greenlight CDL School LLC

7.4 mi

7070 W 43rd St,suite 114, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (832) 377-9159

Amazing CDL School LLC

7.6 mi

5450 NW Central Dr Suite # 106, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (347) 393-9878

CDL COMMERCIAL TRUCKS TRAINING LLC

7.7 mi

6220 WESTPARK DR SUITE 232, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (832) 867-8087

Houston City College

7.8 mi

555 Community College Drive, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (713) 718-8200

King CDL Academy

8.8 mi

3318 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (832) 672-4514

ACE Trucking Academy (ACE Trucking Academy LLC)

10.5 mi

1618 W Sam Houston pkwy N, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (832) 769-4523

TURNING POINT TRAINING ACADEMY

10.6 mi

1300 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, E 239, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (346) 495-0042

Papi Trucking School

10.8 mi

16630 Imperial Valley Dr suite 141, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (786) 662-9439

Roadmaster Drivers School (HOU) (Roadmaster Drivers School)

11.0 mi

1224 Normandy St, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class A only
Phone: (800) 831-1300

dba Sage Truck Driving Schools - Houston S (Sage Truck Driving Schools)

11.6 mi

8866 Gulf Fwy, Ste 335, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (832) 631-9818

S & R Truck Driving Institute

11.6 mi

350 Glenborough Dr Ste 100, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (832) 328-8998

FIRST CLASS CDL TRAINING ACADEMY LLC

11.7 mi

9701 Honeywell St, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (512) 627-2005

Alpha Trucking Academy LLC

12.4 mi

9800 Centre Pkwy Suite 151, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (281) 817-0750

Houston Trade Institute LLC

13.0 mi

12280 Westheimer Rd ste#12A, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (832) 744-1838

AAA CDL SCHOOL

13.2 mi

Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (713) 858-0044

FTT Enterprise LLC

14.8 mi

Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class A only
Phone: (844) 346-9235

KINDLE TRUCKING SCHOOL

15.1 mi

16221 North Freeway, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (346) 444-3300

PrimeLine CDL Academy (PrimeLine CDL Academy LLC)

16.1 mi

11731 Jones Rd, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (346) 491-3174

KCD TRAINING CDL

17.4 mi

16943 AVENUE A 2, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (832) 944-1906

Industrial Safety Academy (Industrial Safety Academy Inc.)

24.0 mi

1322 Space Park Dr, Houston, TX · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (832) 506-0501

All CDL schools in Houston (15 more within 25 miles).

Trades taught near Houston

Trade	Schools	Grads 2023-24
HVAC Schools	9	499
Welding Schools	8	2,278
Electrician Schools	4	507
Plumbing Schools	2	73
Auto Mechanic Schools	4	727
Auto Body and Collision Schools	2	123
Diesel Mechanic Schools	3	208
CDL Schools	1	59
Construction Trade Schools	1	13
Aviation Maintenance Schools	1	121
Machining and CNC Schools	2	31
Industrial Maintenance Schools	1	1

Nearby cities

Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. Distances are straight-line miles from the Census Bureau's center point for Houston. How we build this list.