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Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas

2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas

93 Colleges
$17,041 Avg Salary
$8,995 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 93 schools in Texas to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Texas

The following schools top our list of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Top 15% Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools

Our analysis found Paul Mitchell the School Austin to be the best school for cosmetology students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Texas. Paul Mitchell the School Austin is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Austin accumulate an average of around $10,270 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $73, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 93 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving landed the # 2 spot on the list. Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Irving.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving take out $6,044 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $67, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Avenue Five Institute

Austin, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Avenue Five Institute. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Avenue Five Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Avenue Five Institute accumulate an average of around $7,741 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Avenue Five Institute - South Austin Campus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,741. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Plano.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano accumulate an average of around $12,360 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $126.

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With a ranking of #6, The Salon Professional Academy - Lewisville did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Lewisville, TSPA - Lewisville is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Cosmetology majors at TSPA - Lewisville take out an average of $9,179 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Paul Mitchell the School Webster ranked #7 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Paul Mitchell the School Webster is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Webster.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Webster carry an average student debtload of $12,715. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $109.

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Exposito School of Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Amarillo, Exposito School of Hair Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Exposito School of Hair Design carry an average student debtload of $8,742.

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With a ranking of #9, Diamonds Cosmetology College did quite well on this year’s best schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Sherman, Diamonds Cosmetology College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Paul Mitchell the School Arlington came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Paul Mitchell the School Arlington is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Arlington.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Arlington take out $9,535 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $88.

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Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock ranked #11 on this year’s Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $4,961.

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Charles and Sues School of Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Charles and Sues School of Hair Design is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Bryan.

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#13

Aveda Institute - San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Aveda Institute - San Antonio did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of San Antonio, Aveda Institute - San Antonio is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - San Antonio accumulate an average of around $8,667 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $93.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Cosmetology students in the state of Texas that almost earned our Best Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas award.

Rank College Location
14 Baldwin Beauty School - South Austin Austin, TX
15 Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology San Marcos, TX
16 Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo San Angelo, TX
17 Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene Abilene, TX
18 Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School Laredo, TX

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Cosmetology Colleges 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 25 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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