Manufacturing technician training in Texas

38 manufacturing programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

20 schools offer these manufacturing programs, and Texas has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Assemblers and fabricators build finished products and the parts that go into them. A high school diploma is enough for most jobs, and new workers usually get several months of training on the job; advanced assembly work takes more experience and training, and certifications can help a worker move up.¹

In Texas, 14 of the 38 programs take students without a high school diploma and 24 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 38 programs here are quality control and inspection (19 programs), certified Production Technician (CPT) course (6 programs), short course or intro to manufacturing (4 programs), process technician (3 programs), and 6 more of 3 other kinds.

See the 38 programs

How much does manufacturing training cost in Texas?

$1,250 to $6,125 is what most manufacturing programs in Texas cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 38 programs with a price. All of them: $875 to $15,357

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not enough data; Only 9 of 38 programs report it
Working 6 months later: 65%
Earned a year, estimated: about $38,200
Length: Not enough data; Only 6 of 38 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Texas may also offer manufacturing training. How these figures are made

Is there free manufacturing training in Texas?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 35 people at 7 of the 38 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most manufacturing programs in Texas cost $1,250 to $6,125. Prices on this page run from $875 to $15,357.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 38 manufacturing programs in Texas approved for WIOA funding

38 programs

Short course or intro to manufacturingOnlineNo diploma needed
Industrial Technology Technician Level I
Northeast Texas Community College
Based in Mount Pleasant, TX
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Texas Community College, based in Mount Pleasant, TXShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,900
Price if you pay yourself$2,906
7 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Industrial Technology Technician Level I at Northeast Texas Community College
More details about Industrial Technology Technician Level I at Northeast Texas Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
65%
Earned in a quarter
$9,975
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$474
Students counted
108
Earned a year, estimated
$39,900
Price if you pay yourself
$2,906
students trained with WIOA funding
7
Program website, Industrial Technology Technician Level I at Northeast Texas Community College
Certified Production Technician (CPT) courseIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Production Technician
Austin Community College
Austin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Austin Community College, AustinCertified Production Technician (CPT) course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,400
Price if you pay yourself$1,100
7 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified Production Technician at Austin Community College
More details about Certified Production Technician at Austin Community College
Finished
68%
Working at 6 months
74%
Earned in a quarter
$9,107
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
90
Earned a year, estimated
$36,400
Price if you pay yourself
$1,100
students trained with WIOA funding
7
Program website, Certified Production Technician at Austin Community College
Quality control and inspectionOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
University of Texas at El Paso
Based in El Paso, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Texas at El Paso, based in El Paso, TXQuality control and inspection · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,475
Program website, Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis at University of Texas at El Paso
More details about Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis at University of Texas at El Paso
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
81
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,475
Program website, Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis at University of Texas at El Paso
Certified Production Technician (CPT) courseIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Production Technician
Austin Community College
Austin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Austin Community College, AustinCertified Production Technician (CPT) course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$34,500
Price if you pay yourself$6,198
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Certified Production Technician at Austin Community College
More details about Certified Production Technician at Austin Community College
Finished
69%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$8,619
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
68
Earned a year, estimated
$34,500
Price if you pay yourself
$6,198
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Program website, Certified Production Technician at Austin Community College
Short course or intro to manufacturingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Basic Manufacturing Technician
Grayson County College
Denison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Grayson County College, DenisonShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$15,400
Price if you pay yourself$1,883
Program website, Basic Manufacturing Technician at Grayson County College
More details about Basic Manufacturing Technician at Grayson County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
44%
Earned in a quarter
$3,844
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$525
Students counted
49
Earned a year, estimated
$15,400
Price if you pay yourself
$1,883
Program website, Basic Manufacturing Technician at Grayson County College
Quality control and inspectionIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
UT Thickness A-scan
Refined Inspection Services
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Refined Inspection Services, HoustonQuality control and inspectionIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$900
5 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about UT Thickness A-scan at Refined Inspection Services
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
44%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
1 week, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
34
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$900
students trained with WIOA funding
5
Quality control and inspectionIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Liquid Penetrant Testing I & II
Refined Inspection Services
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Refined Inspection Services, HoustonQuality control and inspectionIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$59,700
Price if you pay yourself$875
4 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Liquid Penetrant Testing I & II at Refined Inspection Services
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$14,925
Length
1 week, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
30
Earned a year, estimated
$59,700
Price if you pay yourself
$875
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Quality control and inspectionIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Magnetic Particle Testing I & II
Refined Inspection Services
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Refined Inspection Services, HoustonQuality control and inspectionIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$67,000
Price if you pay yourself$950
5 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Magnetic Particle Testing I & II at Refined Inspection Services
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$16,761
Length
1 week, 32 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
$67,000
Price if you pay yourself
$950
students trained with WIOA funding
5
Process technicianOnlineNo diploma needed
Process Technology Certificate
Frank Phillips College
Based in Borger, TX
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Frank Phillips College, based in Borger, TXProcess technician · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,800
Price if you pay yourself$3,988
More details about Process Technology Certificate at Frank Phillips College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$11,454
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,505
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
$45,800
Price if you pay yourself
$3,988
Quality control and inspectionOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Comprehensive NDT Package
NDT Consultancy Services Inc
Based in Houston, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
NDT Consultancy Services Inc, based in Houston, TXQuality control and inspectionOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,200
Price if you pay yourself$13,450
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Comprehensive NDT Package at NDT Consultancy Services Inc
More details about Comprehensive NDT Package at NDT Consultancy Services Inc
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
36%
Earned in a quarter
$12,543
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
20
Earned a year, estimated
$50,200
Price if you pay yourself
$13,450
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, Comprehensive NDT Package at NDT Consultancy Services Inc
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Manufacturing Technician Certificate
Grayson County College
Denison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Grayson County College, DenisonManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,800
Price if you pay yourself$4,128
Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Technician Certificate at Grayson County College
More details about Advanced Manufacturing Technician Certificate at Grayson County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
58%
Earned in a quarter
$3,203
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,211
Students counted
19
Earned a year, estimated
$12,800
Price if you pay yourself
$4,128
Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Technician Certificate at Grayson County College
Manufacturing (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Grayson County College
Denison
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Grayson County College, DenisonManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$12,800
Price if you pay yourself$5,872
Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Grayson County College
More details about Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Grayson County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
58%
Earned in a quarter
$3,203
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,758
Students counted
19
Earned a year, estimated
$12,800
Price if you pay yourself
$5,872
Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Grayson County College
Quality control and inspectionIn personNo diploma needed
Non Destructive Testing (NDTC.CER2)
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Del Mar College, Corpus ChristiQuality control and inspection · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,905
Program website, Non Destructive Testing (NDTC.CER2) at Del Mar College
More details about Non Destructive Testing (NDTC.CER2) at Del Mar College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
13
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,905
Program website, Non Destructive Testing (NDTC.CER2) at Del Mar College
Certified Production Technician (CPT) courseIn personNo diploma needed
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician
Angelina College
Lufkin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Angelina College, LufkinCertified Production Technician (CPT) course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$900
Program website, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician at Angelina College
More details about Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician at Angelina College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$240
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$900
Program website, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician at Angelina College
Short course or intro to manufacturingIn personNo diploma needed
Integrated Systems Troubleshooting
Alamo Community College District
San Antonio
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Alamo Community College District, San AntonioShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,127
Program website, Integrated Systems Troubleshooting at Alamo Community College District
More details about Integrated Systems Troubleshooting at Alamo Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$35
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,127
Program website, Integrated Systems Troubleshooting at Alamo Community College District
Short course or intro to manufacturingIn personNo diploma needed
Mechanical Power Systems
Texas State Technical College North Texas Center
Red Oak
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Texas State Technical College North Texas Center, Red OakShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,200
Program website, Mechanical Power Systems at Texas State Technical College North Texas Center
More details about Mechanical Power Systems at Texas State Technical College North Texas Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
2 weeks, 48 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,200
Program website, Mechanical Power Systems at Texas State Technical College North Texas Center
Quality control and inspectionIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
RT Film Interpretation
Refined Inspection Services
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Refined Inspection Services, HoustonQuality control and inspectionIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,250
More details about RT Film Interpretation at Refined Inspection Services
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,250
Quality control and inspectionIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
UT Weld Flaw Characteristics and Sizing Techniques
Refined Inspection Services
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Refined Inspection Services, HoustonQuality control and inspectionIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,250
More details about UT Weld Flaw Characteristics and Sizing Techniques at Refined Inspection Services
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,250
Quality control and inspectionIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Ultrasonic Testing I
Refined Inspection Services
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Refined Inspection Services, HoustonQuality control and inspectionIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,250
More details about Ultrasonic Testing I at Refined Inspection Services
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,250
Quality control and inspectionIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Ultrasonic Testing II
Refined Inspection Services
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Refined Inspection Services, HoustonQuality control and inspectionIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,250
More details about Ultrasonic Testing II at Refined Inspection Services
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,250
Quality control and inspectionIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Phased Array Ut I
Refined Inspection Services
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Refined Inspection Services, HoustonQuality control and inspectionIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,350
More details about Phased Array Ut I at Refined Inspection Services
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,350
Quality control and inspectionIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Phased Array Ut II
Refined Inspection Services
Houston
High school diploma or equivalent
Refined Inspection Services, HoustonQuality control and inspectionIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,350
More details about Phased Array Ut II at Refined Inspection Services
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,350
Quality control and inspectionIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Quality Auditor
Coastal Bend College
Alice
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Coastal Bend College, AliceQuality control and inspection · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,695
Program website, Certified Quality Auditor at Coastal Bend College
More details about Certified Quality Auditor at Coastal Bend College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 33 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,695
Program website, Certified Quality Auditor at Coastal Bend College
Plastics, composites and 3D printingOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Composites Technician
Coastal Bend College
Based in Alice, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Coastal Bend College, based in Alice, TXPlastics, composites and 3D printing · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, Composites Technician at Coastal Bend College
More details about Composites Technician at Coastal Bend College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,995
Program website, Composites Technician at Coastal Bend College
Process technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Process Technician
Coastal Bend College
Based in Alice, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Coastal Bend College, based in Alice, TXProcess technician · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, Process Technician at Coastal Bend College
More details about Process Technician at Coastal Bend College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,995
Program website, Process Technician at Coastal Bend College
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Advanced Manufacturing Production Technician Certificate
Austin Urban Technology Movement
Austin
No diploma needed
Austin Urban Technology Movement, AustinManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Production Technician Certificate at Austin Urban Technology Movement
More details about Advanced Manufacturing Production Technician Certificate at Austin Urban Technology Movement
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,500
Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Production Technician Certificate at Austin Urban Technology Movement
Certified Production Technician (CPT) courseIn personNo diploma needed
Manufacturing Technician
Dallas College
Dallas
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Dallas College, DallasCertified Production Technician (CPT) course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,736
Program website, Manufacturing Technician at Dallas College
More details about Manufacturing Technician at Dallas College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$280
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,736
Program website, Manufacturing Technician at Dallas College
Process technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Oil Refinery Operations (Online)
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Based in Corpus Christi, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, based in Corpus Christi, TXProcess technician · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,795
Program website, Oil Refinery Operations (Online) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
More details about Oil Refinery Operations (Online) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,795
Program website, Oil Refinery Operations (Online) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Certified Production Technician (CPT) courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Productio Technician Certificate Training Program (Cpt)
Aaul Tech And Career Academy
Austin
High school diploma or equivalent
Aaul Tech And Career Academy, AustinCertified Production Technician (CPT) courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,935
Program website, Productio Technician Certificate Training Program (Cpt) at Aaul Tech And Career Academy
More details about Productio Technician Certificate Training Program (Cpt) at Aaul Tech And Career Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$60
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,935
Program website, Productio Technician Certificate Training Program (Cpt) at Aaul Tech And Career Academy
Certified Production Technician (CPT) courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Production Technician Certificate Training Program (Cpt)
Aaul Tech And Career Academy
Austin
High school diploma or equivalent
Aaul Tech And Career Academy, AustinCertified Production Technician (CPT) courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,935
Program website, Production Technician Certificate Training Program (Cpt) at Aaul Tech And Career Academy
More details about Production Technician Certificate Training Program (Cpt) at Aaul Tech And Career Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$60
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,935
Program website, Production Technician Certificate Training Program (Cpt) at Aaul Tech And Career Academy
Quality control and inspectionOnlineNo diploma needed
Quality Inspector
Transcend Stem Education
Based in Dallas, TX
No diploma needed
Transcend Stem Education, based in Dallas, TXQuality control and inspectionOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,195
More details about Quality Inspector at Transcend Stem Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,195
Manufacturing (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Manufacturing Technology AAS: Track B Electrical Technician Specialty
Wharton County Junior College (14004 University Blvd)
Bay City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Wharton County Junior College (14004 University Blvd), Bay CityManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,865
More details about Manufacturing Technology AAS: Track B Electrical Technician Specialty at Wharton County Junior College (14004 University Blvd)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$2
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,865
Manufacturing (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Manufacturing Technology AAS: Track A Mechanical Technician Specialty
Wharton County Junior College (14004 University Blvd)
Bay City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Wharton County Junior College (14004 University Blvd), Bay CityManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,950
More details about Manufacturing Technology AAS: Track A Mechanical Technician Specialty at Wharton County Junior College (14004 University Blvd)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,950
Quality control and inspectionHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Inspector Senior (A10) (Existing Title: Quality Control Inspector)
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Fort Worth
High school diploma or equivalent
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort WorthQuality control and inspectionHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,428
More details about Inspector Senior (A10) (Existing Title: Quality Control Inspector) at Lockheed Martin Corporation
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,428
Quality control and inspectionHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Inspector Senior (A10M1)(Existing Title: Quality Control Inspector)
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Fort Worth
High school diploma or equivalent
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort WorthQuality control and inspectionHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,428
More details about Inspector Senior (A10M1)(Existing Title: Quality Control Inspector) at Lockheed Martin Corporation
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,428
Quality control and inspectionIn personNo diploma needed
Quality Assurance Technicain
Center For Career Training
Mesquite
No diploma needed
Center For Career Training, MesquiteQuality control and inspectionIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,832
More details about Quality Assurance Technicain at Center For Career Training
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Working at 6 months
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Cost of supplies
$1,600
Students counted
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Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,832
Quality control and inspectionHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Quality Control Inspector (A1)
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Fort Worth
High school diploma or equivalent
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort WorthQuality control and inspectionHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$15,357
More details about Quality Control Inspector (A1) at Lockheed Martin Corporation
Finished
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Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
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Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$15,357
Quality control and inspectionHybridNo diploma needed
Quality Control Inspector (A1M2)
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Fort Worth
No diploma needed
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort WorthQuality control and inspectionHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$15,357
More details about Quality Control Inspector (A1M2) at Lockheed Martin Corporation
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
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Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$15,357

How to pay for manufacturing training in Texas

WIOA funding can pay for manufacturing training in Texas

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for manufacturing training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for manufacturing training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Manufacturing technician training in Texas

programs with a price cost under $1,000: 4 of 38
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 12th of 22
manufacturing programs here, against the typical state's 7: 38 vs 7

State comparisons use the same figures as the manufacturing training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Manufacturing technician training in Houston, Dallas, Sherman and other Texas cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 8 online.

Other training in Texas

How manufacturing training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Texas

Where the Texas manufacturing program numbers come from

Which Texas manufacturing programs are on this list?

These are the manufacturing programs Texas approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Texas offers.

How the prices and results of Texas manufacturing programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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Manufacturing technician training in Texas

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All 38 manufacturing programs in Texas approved for WIOA funding

Industrial Technology Technician Level I

Certified Production Technician

Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis

Certified Production Technician

Basic Manufacturing Technician

UT Thickness A-scan

Liquid Penetrant Testing I & II

Magnetic Particle Testing I & II

Process Technology Certificate

Comprehensive NDT Package

Advanced Manufacturing Technician Certificate

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Non Destructive Testing (NDTC.CER2)

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician

Integrated Systems Troubleshooting

Mechanical Power Systems

RT Film Interpretation

UT Weld Flaw Characteristics and Sizing Techniques

Ultrasonic Testing I

Ultrasonic Testing II

Phased Array Ut I

Phased Array Ut II

Certified Quality Auditor

Composites Technician

Process Technician

Advanced Manufacturing Production Technician Certificate