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66 programs in 32 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free

4 schools offer these programs with classes in the Waco area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.

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Aircraft mechanic school 5

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Auto body repair classes 5

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Diesel mechanic training 5

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Industrial maintenance technician training 5

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Welding classes 4

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Auto mechanic classes 3

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CNC machinist training 3

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Electrician training 3

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  • Electrician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Power & Controls AAS

    Texas State Technical College Waco

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Texas State Technical College Waco, WacoElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,000
    Price if you pay yourself$17,143
    Program website, Electrical Power & Controls AAS at Texas State Technical College Waco
    More details about Electrical Power & Controls AAS at Texas State Technical College Waco
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,508
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,625
    Students counted
    502
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,143
    Program website, Electrical Power & Controls AAS at Texas State Technical College Waco

  • Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Electrical Construction Certificate

    Texas State Technical College Waco

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Texas State Technical College Waco, WacoElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,856
    Program website, Electrical Construction Certificate at Texas State Technical College Waco
    More details about Electrical Construction Certificate at Texas State Technical College Waco
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,387
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,275
    Students counted
    301
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,856
    Program website, Electrical Construction Certificate at Texas State Technical College Waco

  • Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Waco Area Electricians Jatc

    Waco Area Electricians Jatc

    Waco

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Waco Area Electricians Jatc, WacoElectrician apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    More details about Waco Area Electricians Jatc at Waco Area Electricians Jatc
    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
    $1,000

Administrative assistant training 2

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  • Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certificate of Administrative Assistant

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,498
    Program website, Certificate of Administrative Assistant at McLennan Community College
    More details about Certificate of Administrative Assistant at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $198
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,498
    Program website, Certificate of Administrative Assistant at McLennan Community College

  • Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Administrative Assistant

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,697
    Program website, Administrative Assistant at McLennan Community College
    More details about Administrative Assistant at McLennan Community 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
    $20,697
    Program website, Administrative Assistant at McLennan Community College

Business administration programs 2

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  • Business management certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Management/Business Certificate

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$11,809
    Program website, Management/Business Certificate at McLennan Community College
    More details about Management/Business Certificate at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,738
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,819
    Students counted
    493
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,809
    Program website, Management/Business Certificate at McLennan Community College

  • Business management certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    General Business

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,700
    Price if you pay yourself$12,567
    Program website, General Business at McLennan Community College
    More details about General Business at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    16%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,917
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,180
    Students counted
    412
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,567
    Program website, General Business at McLennan Community College

CDL training 2

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  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Truck Driver 100

    ATDS

    Mott

    No diploma needed

    ATDS, MottClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,995

    240 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Professional Truck Driver 100 at ATDS
    More details about Professional Truck Driver 100 at ATDS
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,426
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    1,236

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    240
    Program website, Professional Truck Driver 100 at ATDS

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Truck Driver 100 - (Weekends)

    ATDS

    Mott

    No diploma needed

    ATDS, MottClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$47,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,995

    72 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Professional Truck Driver 100 - (Weekends) at ATDS
    More details about Professional Truck Driver 100 - (Weekends) at ATDS
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,809
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    421
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    72
    Program website, Professional Truck Driver 100 - (Weekends) at ATDS

Construction training programs 2

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Criminal justice programs 2

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  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Criminal Justice Law Enforcement AAS

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,900
    Price if you pay yourself$11,130
    Program website, Criminal Justice Law Enforcement AAS at McLennan Community College
    More details about Criminal Justice Law Enforcement AAS at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    9%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,220
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    334
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,130
    Program website, Criminal Justice Law Enforcement AAS at McLennan Community College

  • Criminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Criminal Justice Corrections AAS

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoCriminal justice, corrections or police science (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,300
    Price if you pay yourself$8,040
    Program website, Criminal Justice Corrections AAS at McLennan Community College
    More details about Criminal Justice Corrections AAS at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    6%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,816
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    146
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,040
    Program website, Criminal Justice Corrections AAS at McLennan Community College

HVAC training 2

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Lineman school 2

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Medical administrative assistant training 2

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  • Medical administrative assistant certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Office Assistant

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoMedical administrative assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,800
    Price if you pay yourself$11,731
    Program website, Medical Office Assistant at McLennan Community College
    More details about Medical Office Assistant at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,950
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,731
    Program website, Medical Office Assistant at McLennan Community College

  • Medical administrative assistant certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Office Assistant Certificate

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoMedical administrative assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,026
    Program website, Medical Office Assistant Certificate at McLennan Community College
    More details about Medical Office Assistant Certificate at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,026
    Program website, Medical Office Assistant Certificate at McLennan Community College

Plumbing school 2

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Accounting and bookkeeping classes 1

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  • Accounting certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certificate in Accounting

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoAccounting certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,556
    Program website, Certificate in Accounting at McLennan Community College
    More details about Certificate in Accounting at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,275
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    339
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,556
    Program website, Certificate in Accounting at McLennan Community College

CNA classes 1

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  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurses Aid

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    McLennan Community College, WacoNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$17,800
    Price if you pay yourself$849
    Program website, Certified Nurses Aid at McLennan Community College
    More details about Certified Nurses Aid at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,439
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $142
    Students counted
    522
    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $849
    Program website, Certified Nurses Aid at McLennan Community College

Digital marketing courses 1

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Early childhood education programs 1

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Fire academy 1

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  • Fire academy (Firefighter I and II)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fire Protection Technology

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoFire academy (Firefighter I and II) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,702
    Program website, Fire Protection Technology at McLennan Community College
    More details about Fire Protection Technology at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,287
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $993
    Students counted
    242
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,702
    Program website, Fire Protection Technology at McLennan Community College

IT training 1

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  • IT support and help deskIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computer Support Specialist

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoIT support and help desk · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,193
    Program website, Computer Support Specialist at McLennan Community College
    More details about Computer Support Specialist at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,260
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,193
    Program website, Computer Support Specialist at McLennan Community College

LPN programs 1

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  • Practical nursing (LPN)In personPrerequisite courses

    Vocational Nursing

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    McLennan Community College, WacoPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$32,100
    Price if you pay yourself$11,506
    Program website, Vocational Nursing at McLennan Community College
    More details about Vocational Nursing at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,014
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $510
    Students counted
    210
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,506
    Program website, Vocational Nursing at McLennan Community College

Medical assistant training 1

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  • Medical assistantIn personPrerequisite courses

    Medical Assistant

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    McLennan Community College, WacoMedical assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$19,900
    Price if you pay yourself$12,720
    Program website, Medical Assistant at McLennan Community College
    More details about Medical Assistant at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    10%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,972
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,484
    Students counted
    892
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,720
    Program website, Medical Assistant at McLennan Community College

Medical lab technician programs 1

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Medication aide training 1

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  • Medication aide courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Medication Aide

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McLennan Community College, WacoMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,100
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Certified Medication Aide at McLennan Community College
    More details about Certified Medication Aide at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,023
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    81
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Certified Medication Aide at McLennan Community College

Patient care technician training 1

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Police academy 1

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Radiology tech programs 1

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  • X-ray program (level not stated)In personPrerequisite courses

    Radiologic Technology

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    McLennan Community College, WacoX-ray program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$59,800
    Price if you pay yourself$12,720

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Radiologic Technology at McLennan Community College
    More details about Radiologic Technology at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,955
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,484
    Students counted
    146
    Earned a year, estimated
    $59,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,720
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Radiologic Technology at McLennan Community College

Respiratory therapy programs 1

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  • Respiratory therapy (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Respiratory Care Technology

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    McLennan Community College, WacoRespiratory therapy (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$71,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,590
    Program website, Respiratory Care Technology at McLennan Community College
    More details about Respiratory Care Technology at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,873
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,161
    Students counted
    113
    Earned a year, estimated
    $71,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,590
    Program website, Respiratory Care Technology at McLennan Community College

RN programs 1

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  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridPrerequisite courses

    Associate Degree Nursing

    McLennan Community College

    Waco

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    McLennan Community College, WacoRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$66,500
    Price if you pay yourself$12,720

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Associate Degree Nursing at McLennan Community College
    More details about Associate Degree Nursing at McLennan Community College
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,613
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,484
    Students counted
    421
    Earned a year, estimated
    $66,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,720
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Associate Degree Nursing at McLennan Community College

Each program shows its own figures as the school reported them. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate.Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted; other schools in Waco may offer more. How these figures are made

Is there free job training in Waco?

Where the Waco job training numbers come from

Which Waco programs are counted?

Programs with classes in the Waco area that the state they're in approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Online programs are on the state pages. Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Waco offers.

What the figures for each field mean

Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).

Sources for the funding facts about job training in Waco

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  1. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  2. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  3. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List