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Cosmetology in Texas

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Cosmetology Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 10,777 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in TX.

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 6,472
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6,472
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4,146
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4,146
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4,146
Associate Degree 159

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: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 21.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.9%
  • White: 27.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Palo Alto College

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

57% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,601. 84% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,638. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,702 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
347 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,027. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid.

#5

Lone Star College System

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

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Odessa College

Odessa
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,019 Total Students

In their early career, Odessa College grads earn an average salary of $34,818. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#7

Weatherford College

Weatherford
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,480 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,323. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
147 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $23,716 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. An average student at Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus will pay a net price of $18,805.

#9

Navarro College

Corsicana
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,139 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,175 a year. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,485 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,065.

Cosmetology Careers in TX

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Skincare Specialists 20% $23,350
Barbers 20% $28,820
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 19% $39,880
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 19% $20,480
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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