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Best Value Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

9 Colleges
$4,759 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,507 Avg Salary

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.

The Best Value Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best value associate degree 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.

2023 Best Value Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas

Check out the cosmetology associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Texas Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Cosmetology

Our 2023 rankings named San Jacinto Community College the best value school in Texas for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at San Jacinto College are $3,240 per year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Houston Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Houston Community College are $4,344 a year. 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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#3

Lee College

Baytown, TX

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lee College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Lee College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Baytown.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Lee College are $3,882 a year.

Lee College also took the #4 spot in our Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas rankings.

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#4

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

The excellent associate degree programs at Lone Star College System helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value cosmetology schools in Texas. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Harris Montgomery are $5,136 per year.

Full Cosmetology at Lone Star College System Report

#5

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Weatherford College is a great value for cosmetology students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Weatherford College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,300 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Weatherford College is ranked #5 for overall quality for cosmetology in Texas.

Full Cosmetology at Weatherford College Report

#6

Navarro College

Corsicana, TX

Navarro College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the town of Corsicana, Navarro College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Navarro College are $4,508 per year.

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Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the large suburb of Webster, Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus are $13,401 a year. On average, cosmetology graduates from Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus take out $21,111 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Cosmetology at Remington College - Houston Southeast Campus Report

Remington College - North Houston Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Houston, Remington College - North Houston Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Remington College - North Houston Campus are $19,518 a year. 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.

Full Cosmetology at Remington College - North Houston Campus Report

Remington College - Dallas Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Texas list. Remington College - Dallas Campus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.

Remington College - Dallas Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $23,365 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.

In addition to its great value ranking, Remington College - Dallas Campus is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Trade Schools in Texas list.

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Best Value Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Value 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 9 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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