Trade Schools in Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi, TX has 5 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 1,262 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,000 to $24,708, with a median of $18,450 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $33,959 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Del Mar College, Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi and Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi.

5
Schools
1,262
Graduates last year
$18,450
Median program tuition
$33,959
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 schools in Corpus Christi, TX

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Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 9 more
Average net price
$5,439
Completion rate
15%
Type
Public

Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX

Programs
Cosmetology, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$30,922
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Dental Assistant and HVAC and 2 more
Average net price
$20,880
Completion rate
76%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Corpus Christi, TX?

The median published tuition is $18,450 (range $5,000 to $24,708, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi ($5,000), Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics ($6,025) and South Texas Barber College Inc ($8,300). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (1 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 25 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $33,959 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Corpus Christi, TX?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Del Mar College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.