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 2023 rankings named Lee College the best value school in the Southwest Region for cosmetology students. Lee College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Baytown.
Lee College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,302 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Lee College also did well on our Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wharton County Junior College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. Wharton County Junior College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant 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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The excellent programs at Clarendon College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best cosmetology schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the rural area of Clarendon, Clarendon College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clarendon College are $4,176 per 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 be in good company if you decide to attend South Plains College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. South Plains College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Levelland.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Plains College are $4,276 a 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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Out of the 140 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, San Jacinto Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at San Jacinto College are $5,040 a 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 distant town of Big Spring.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Howard County Junior College are $5,430 per year.
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Houston Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Houston Community College are $5,460 per 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #8 on the list. CNM is a large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CNM are $7,540 a 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 school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at COM are $3,873 per year.
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Del Mar College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
DMC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,930 in tuition and fees each year.
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Lone Star College System ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a fairly 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 landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value cosmetology programs. Located in the town of Borger, FPC is a public college with a small student population.
FPC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,388 in tuition and fees each year.
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Vernon College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Vernon, Vernon Regional Junior College is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Vernon Regional Junior College are $6,120 a 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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With a ranking of #14, Grayson College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students. Grayson College is a small public school located in the rural area of Denison.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Grayson College are $5,482 per year.
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With a ranking of #15, Kilgore College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students. Located in the fringe town of Kilgore, Kilgore College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Kilgore College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,256 in tuition and fees each 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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With a ranking of #16, Weatherford College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students. Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Weatherford College are $7,800 a 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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El Paso Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region list. El Paso Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large 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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With a ranking of #18, Navarro College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for cosmetology students. Located in the town of Corsicana, Navarro College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Navarro College are $6,368 a 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #19 on the list. 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for cosmetology students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the city of Houston, Remington College - North Houston Campus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Remington College - North Houston Campus are $18,701 per 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 came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the 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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