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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas

93 Colleges
$17,014 Avg Salary
$10,880 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate 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.

The Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 93 schools in Texas to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas

The colleges and universities below are the best for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Top 15% Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Paul Mitchell the School Austin the best school in Texas for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Austin, Paul Mitchell the School Austin is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Austin take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,185. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $71.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Irving, Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving accumulate an average of around $9,602 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $65.

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#3

Avenue Five Institute

Austin, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Avenue Five Institute. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Austin, Avenue Five Institute is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Avenue Five Institute carry an average student debtload of $11,872. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $77.

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Out of the 93 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Austin, Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,872. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $77.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Plano, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,509. 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas list. TSPA - Lewisville is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lewisville.

Cosmetology majors at TSPA - Lewisville take out an average of $12,821 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Paul Mitchell the School Webster came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the large suburb of Webster, Paul Mitchell the School Webster is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Webster take out an average of $16,463 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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Exposito School of Hair Design came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. Exposito School of Hair Design is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Amarillo.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Exposito School of Hair Design take out $12,295 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Diamonds Cosmetology College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Diamonds Cosmetology College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Sherman.

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

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Arlington accumulate an average of around $12,561 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $75.

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Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas ranking. Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Lubbock.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,627.

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Charles and Sues School of Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the small city of Bryan, Charles and Sues School of Hair Design is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Charles and Sues School of Hair Design accumulate an average of around $11,872 in student debt.

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#13

Aveda Institute - San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

With a ranking of #13, Aveda Institute - San Antonio did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aveda Institute - San Antonio is a fairly 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 $11,883 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas award.

Rank College Location
14 Baldwin Beauty School - South Austin Austin, TX
15 Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology San Marcos, TX
16 Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo San Angelo, TX
17 Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene Abilene, TX
18 Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School Laredo, TX

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Schools 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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