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Cosmetology in Texas

Cosmetology Schools in Texas

12,457 students earned Cosmetology degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Cosmetology is the 170th most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Texas

Cosmetology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7,196
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7,196
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5,105
Associate Degree 156

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 19.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.7%
  • White: 24.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Texas

There are 51,040 people in the state and 790,010 people in the nation working in cosmetology jobs.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a cosmetology grad in the state is $28,600, compared to a typical salary of $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,890. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

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Palo Alto College

San Antonio
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,193 Total Students

A typical student attending Palo Alto College will pay a net price of $5,000. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,752. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
347 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,862. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,598. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Odessa College

Odessa
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,019 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,925.

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Weatherford College

Weatherford
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,480 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
147 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $28,582.

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Navarro College

Corsicana
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,139 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Navarro College will pay a net price of $14,221. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,485 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 84% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Cosmetology Careers in TX

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 19% $39,880
Manicurists and Pedicurists 18% $22,980
Makeup Artists 10% $32,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Culinary Arts 701
Funeral & Mortuary Science 295

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