Technical Schools in Houston, TX

DeVry University

• Students at DeVry University can a career focus such as business information systems, criminal justice, finance, hospitality management, project management and sales. Devry also offers Master's degrees in specialties like public administration, accounting and human resources. DeVry has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In order to attend the school, an applicant must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency and must be 17 years old on the first day of classes. In addition to government financial aid options like the Stafford loan and Pell Grant, DeVry also issues its own in-house loans. However, the DeVry loans bear a steep 12 percent interest rate and must be paid back within five years of graduation, so this should be used as a last resort if the student and his or her parents cannot qualify for any other type of financing.

  DeVry University
  11125 Equity Dr.
  Houston, TX 77041
  (713) 973-3100
  devry.edu

Court Reporting Institute of Houston

• At the Court Reporting Institute of Houston, students go through a 120-week court reporting program. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and certified by the National Court Reporters Association. The school has financial aid counselors on staff to advise students about possible grants, loans or scholarships. Upon completion of the program, the Court Reporting Institute of Houston's job placement assistance department works with students to help them find employment.

  Court Reporting Institute of Houston
  13101 NW Freeway, Suite 100
  Houston, TX 77040
  (866) 483-0707
  crid.com

Universal Technical Institute

• The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) concentrates on vocational programs like marine technology, motorcycle repair and maintenance, diesel engines and collision repair. The school has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. Applicants must have completed high school or passed the GED equivalency exam in order to enroll at UTI. Students who need assistance with funding can consult with UTI's financial aid department. After graduation, students will benefit from Universal Technical Institute's long-standing relationship with industry employers like automotive manufacturers, dealerships, freight transportation companies and retail stores.

  Universal Technical Institute
  721 Lockhaven Drive
  Houston, TX 77073
  (800) 325-0354
  uti.edu