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2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas

99 Colleges
$16,249 Avg Salary
$10,168 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You

With 159 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, cosmetology is the #170 most popular major in Texas.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 99 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Colleges.

Top 15% Best Cosmetology Schools

#1

Avenue Five Institute

Austin, TX

Our analysis found Avenue Five Institute to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in Texas. Located in the large city of Austin, Avenue Five Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Avenue Five Institute carry an average student debtload of $8,348. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $77.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Austin, Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus take out an average of $8,348 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $77.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Austin is a great place for cosmetology students. Located in the large city of Austin, Paul Mitchell the School Austin is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Austin take out $11,873 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $71.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Irving, Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving take out an average of $7,600 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $65.

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The excellent programs at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in Texas. Located in the large city of Plano, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano take out is $14,520. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $114.

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The Salon Professional Academy - Lewisville ranked #6 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas list. TSPA - Lewisville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lewisville.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at TSPA - Lewisville accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, Paul Mitchell the School Webster did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Located in the suburb of Webster, Paul Mitchell the School Webster is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Webster take out an average of $15,930 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $94, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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DuVall’s School of Cosmetology landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. DuVall's School of Cosmetology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Bedford.

Cosmetology majors at DuVall's School of Cosmetology take out an average of $9,833 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #9, Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Lubbock.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock take out is $7,000.

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Paul Mitchell the School Arlington landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Arlington, Paul Mitchell the School Arlington is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Arlington take out is $9,833. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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Charles and Sues School of Hair Design came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the city of Bryan, Charles and Sues School of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Charles and Sues School of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $9,833 in student debt.

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Diamonds Cosmetology College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Diamonds Cosmetology College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the small city of Sherman.

While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Diamonds Cosmetology College accumulate an average of around $16,500 in student debt.

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Exposito School of Hair Design landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best cosmetology programs. Exposito School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Amarillo.

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#14

Aveda Institute - San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

With a ranking of #14, Aveda Institute - San Antonio did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students. Aveda Institute - San Antonio is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Antonio.

Cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - San Antonio take out an average of $9,832 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $74, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas award.

Rank College Location
15 Baldwin Beauty School - South Austin Austin, TX
16 Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology San Marcos, TX
17 International Beauty College Garland, TX
18 Baldwin Beauty School - North Austin Austin, TX
19 UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio 410 San Antonio, TX

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 14
New Mexico 34

One of 4 majors within the area of study, cosmetology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 19,806
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,354
Casino Operations and Services 192
Other Personal & Culinary Services 81

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Tiffany Bumgardner.

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