Career programs in Texas, by field
Pick a field to see every accredited program in the state with its licensing or certification exam results, published cost and what the work pays locally. Data checked Nov. 4, 2026.
219 Texas programsNursing (RN and LVN)Cost, NCLEX pass rate, local pay and payback for every Board-approved program.39 Texas programsRadiologic technologyMedian ARRT exam rate 92.6%. Texas median pay $78,630.33 Texas programsRespiratory therapyMedian RRT credential rate 77.1%. Texas median pay $79,540.29 Texas programsPhysical therapist assistantMedian NPTE-PTA rate 90.4%. Texas median pay $78,000.17 Texas programsOccupational therapy assistantMedian NBCOT COTA exam rate 92.0%. Texas median pay $81,500.34 Texas programsSurgical technologyMedian CST exam rate 92.5%. Texas median pay $65,220.37 Texas programsDiagnostic medical sonographyMedian credential exam rate 93.3%. Texas median pay $92,580.14 Texas programsMedical assistantMedian certification exam rate 87.9%. Texas median pay $39,520.
Exam results come from each field's licensing board, exam body or accreditor; costs come from each school's own published estimate. How we get our numbers