2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Cosmetology School for You
Cosmetology is the #229 most popular major in the country with 107,895 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 140 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for cosmetology students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 15% Best Cosmetology Schools
Our analysis found Lee College to be the best value school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Lee College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Baytown.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lee College are $4,302 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Lee College is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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The excellent programs at Wharton County Junior College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Southwest Region . Wharton County Junior College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Wharton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wharton County Junior College are $4,872 a year. Cosmetology majors at Wharton County Junior College take out an average of $6,058 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 140 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarendon College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the remote area of Clarendon, Clarendon College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Clarendon College are $4,176 a year. On average, cosmetology graduates from Clarendon College take out $10,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South Plains College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. South Plains College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Levelland.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Plains College are $4,276 per year. While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at South Plains College accumulate an average of around $11,000 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at San Jacinto Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Southwest Region . San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at San Jacinto College are $5,040 per year. On average, cosmetology graduates from San Jacinto College take out $9,003 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Howard College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Howard County Junior College is a small public school located in the town of Big Spring.
Howard County Junior College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,430 in tuition and fees each year.
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Houston Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Houston Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,460 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Houston Community College take out is $20,428.
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Central New Mexico Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. CNM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.
CNM undergraduate students pay an average of $7,540 in tuition and fees each year.
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College of the Mainland landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value cosmetology programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Texas City, COM is a public college with a small student population.
COM undergraduate students pay an average of $3,873 in tuition and fees each year.
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Del Mar College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DMC are $5,930 a year.
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With a ranking of #11, Lone Star College System did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Harris Montgomery are $6,168 per year. Cosmetology majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $7,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, North Harris Montgomery is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list.
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Frank Phillips College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the distant town of Borger, FPC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at FPC are $4,388 a year.
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With a ranking of #13, Vernon College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students. Located in the rural area of Vernon, Vernon Regional Junior College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Vernon Regional Junior College are $6,120 per year. On average, cosmetology graduates from Vernon Regional Junior College take out $5,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Grayson College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Grayson College is a small public school located in the rural area of Denison.
Grayson College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,482 in tuition and fees each year.
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Kilgore College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the fringe town of Kilgore, Kilgore College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kilgore College are $5,256 a year. While working on their degree, cosmetology majors at Kilgore College accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.
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Weatherford College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Weatherford College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,800 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Weatherford College carry an average student debtload of $5,500.
Weatherford College also claimed a spot on our Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #17, El Paso Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at El Paso Community College are $5,314 a year.
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Navarro College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Corsicana, Navarro College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Navarro College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,368 in tuition and fees each year. On average, cosmetology graduates from Navarro College take out $13,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Webster, Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $18,841 in tuition and fees each year. Cosmetology majors at Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus take out an average of $14,750 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $48.
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Remington College - North Houston Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Houston, Remington College - North Houston Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Remington College - North Houston Campus are $18,701 a year. After completing their degree, cosmetology graduates from Remington College - North Houston Campus carry an average student debtload of $14,750. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $48.
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Remington College - Dallas Campus ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large suburb of Garland, Remington College - Dallas Campus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Remington College - Dallas Campus are $18,764 a year. Cosmetology majors at Remington College - Dallas Campus take out an average of $14,750 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $48.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region award.
Best Cosmetology Colleges by State
Explore the best cosmetology schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 159 |
| Arizona | 14 |
| New Mexico | 34 |
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Cosmetology Related Majors for Cosmetology
Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 140 schools only.
- 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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