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Truck driving (CDL) schools in Texas
13 schools in Texas offer truck driving (CDL) programs (4 of them public), with 13 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $48,327 a year after finishing, compared with $48,327 nationally.
All truck driving (CDL) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo CollegeAmarillo, TX | Community college | Certificate | 108 | $53,947 | n/a | $6,650 | $2,136 |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-ArlingtonArlington, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 25 | $48,327 | $53,208 | $9,500 | $20,290 |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 13 | $48,327 | $53,208 | $9,500 | $19,790 |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllenMcAllen, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 39 | $48,327 | $53,208 | $9,500 | $19,790 |
| Miller-Motte College-STVT-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 17 | $48,327 | $53,208 | $9,500 | $22,075 |
| South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 31 | $48,327 | $53,208 | $9,500 | $24,040 |
| South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-WeslacoWeslaco, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 15 | $48,327 | $53,208 | $9,500 | $22,357 |
| CET-El PasoEl Paso, TX | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 50 | $44,773 | $50,652 | $6,650 | $11,476 |
| M T Training CenterDesoto, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 290 | $24,740 | $33,149 | $6,756 | $12,253 |
| Coastal Bend CollegeBeeville, TX | Community college | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,916 |
| Lee CollegeBaytown, TX | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 59 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,520 |
| Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens, TX | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,640 |
| Western Technical CollegeEl Paso, TX | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 346 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,853 |
Cities with the most programs: El Paso (2), Amarillo (1), Arlington (1), Corpus Christi (1), McAllen (1), San Antonio (1), Brownsville (1), Weslaco (1), Desoto (1), Beeville (1), Baytown (1), Athens (1).
What counts: ground transportation, which includes commercial truck and bus driving.
Frequently asked questions
How many truck driving (CDL) schools are in Texas?
13 schools in Texas awarded truck driving (CDL) certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 13 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which truck driving (CDL) program in Texas has the highest earnings?
Amarillo College in Amarillo, where certificate graduates earned a median of $53,947 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest truck driving (CDL) school in Texas?
By yearly tuition and fees, Amarillo College in Amarillo charges $2,136 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do truck driving (CDL) graduates make in Texas?
The typical certificate program in Texas reported median earnings of $48,327 one year after graduation and $53,208 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Truck driving (CDL) schools 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.