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Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas

2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas

9 Colleges
$16,507 Avg Salary
$12,253 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, cosmetology was the most popular one in Texas. In total, 10,777 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Texas.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas

Check out the cosmetology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Texas Trade Schools for an Associate in Cosmetology

Our 2023 rankings named Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus the best school in Texas for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Webster, Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus take out $21,111 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Remington College - North Houston Campus is a great place for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Houston, Remington College - North Houston Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Remington College - North Houston Campus take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,111.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Houston Community College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Houston Community College take out $21,156 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Remington College - Dallas Campus is a great place for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Remington College - Dallas Campus is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Remington College - Dallas Campus take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,111.

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#5

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lone Star College System. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.

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#6

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX

Weatherford College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Lee College

Baytown, TX

Lee College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. Lee College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baytown.

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San Jacinto Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas ranking. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.

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#9

Navarro College

Corsicana, TX

Navarro College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list. Located in the distant town of Corsicana, Navarro College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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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 2,673
Oklahoma 1,553
New Mexico 956

Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 50,210
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 40,040
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 13,960
Barbering/Barber 9,893
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 2,907
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 2,184
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,729
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 1,238
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 1,230
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 440
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician 354
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 336
Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup & Tattooing 90

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 22,075
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,186
Casino Operations and Services 385
Other Personal & Culinary Services 95

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 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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