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Heavy equipment mechanic programs in Texas
8 schools in Texas offer heavy equipment mechanic programs (7 of them public), with 6 certificate and 6 associate programs between them.
All heavy equipment mechanic programs in Texas
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Community CollegeEl Paso, TX | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,274 |
| Hill CollegeHillsboro, TX | Community college | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,570 |
| Hill CollegeHillsboro, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,570 |
| Lamar Institute of TechnologyBeaumont, TX | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,844 |
| Panola CollegeCarthage, TX | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 60 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,622 |
| Panola CollegeCarthage, TX | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,622 |
| Texarkana CollegeTexarkana, TX | Community college | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,476 |
| Texarkana CollegeTexarkana, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,476 |
| Texas Southmost CollegeBrownsville, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,298 |
| Tyler Junior CollegeTyler, TX | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,424 |
| Tyler Junior CollegeTyler, TX | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,424 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.Houston, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $50,198 |
Cities with the most programs: El Paso (1), Hillsboro (1), Beaumont (1), Carthage (1), Texarkana (1), Brownsville (1), Tyler (1), Houston (1).
What counts: heavy and industrial equipment maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
How many heavy equipment mechanic programs are in Texas?
8 schools in Texas awarded heavy equipment mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 6 certificate and 6 associate programs.
What is the cheapest heavy equipment mechanic school in Texas?
By yearly tuition and fees, Tyler Junior College in Tyler charges $2,424 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Heavy equipment mechanic programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.