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2023 Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas

143 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 143 schools in Texas to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Cosmetology program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for cosmetology majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Our 2023 rankings named Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford the most popular school in Texas for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Stafford, Ogle School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 173 students majoring in cosmetology at Ogle School, 1% are male and 99% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Ogle School carry an average student debt load of $8,131. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $74.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means San Jacinto Community College is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pasadena.

Of the 227 students majoring in cosmetology at San Jacinto College, 3% are male and 97% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from San Jacinto College carry an average student debt load of $9,945.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Arlington is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Arlington is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Arlington.

Women make up 90% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

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

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Out of the 143 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Dallas landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Dallas, Ogle School is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Ogle School accumulate an average of around $8,145 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $81.

Full Cosmetology at Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Dallas Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Paul Mitchell the School Houston is a great place for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Paul Mitchell the School Houston is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Houston.

About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.

Cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Houston take out an average of $12,715 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 $109.

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With a ranking of #6, Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Ogle School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 98% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 2% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Ogle School accumulate an average of around $8,145 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $81.

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Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-San Antonio came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the city of San Antonio, Ogle School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 124 students majoring in cosmetology at Ogle School, 6% are male and 94% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Ogle School accumulate an average of around $8,051 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $86.

Full Cosmetology at Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-San Antonio Report

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Arlington came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Ogle School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Arlington.

About 98% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 2% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Ogle School accumulate an average of around $8,051 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $86.

Full Cosmetology at Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Arlington Report

Paul Mitchell the School Webster ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Paul Mitchell the School Webster is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Webster.

About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Webster take out $12,715 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 $109.

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Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Hurst landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the suburb of Hurst, Ogle School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 99% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Ogle School carry an average student debt load of $8,131. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $74.

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Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-North Dallas landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate cosmetology programs. Located in the city of Dallas, Ogle School is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 93 students majoring in cosmetology at Ogle School, 2% are male and 98% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Ogle School accumulate an average of around $8,145 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $81.

Full Cosmetology at Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-North Dallas Report

With a ranking of #12, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Plano.

Of the 130 students majoring in cosmetology at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano, 4% are male and 96% are female.

Cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano take out an average of $12,360 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. 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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#12

Houston Barber School

Houston, TX

Houston Barber School came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the large suburb of Houston, Houston Barber School is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

About 24% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 76% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Houston Barber School carry an average student debt load of $8,096.

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#14

Aveda Institute - San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Aveda Institute - San Antonio did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Aveda Institute - San Antonio is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 95% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 5% are male.

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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#15

Texas Barber College

Houston, TX

Texas Barber College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the city of Houston, Texas Barber College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 24% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 76% are male.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Texas Barber College take out $13,967 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#16

Cosmetology Career Center LLC

Carrollton, TX

Cosmetology Career Center LLC did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for cosmetology students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Dallas is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Carrollton.

Women make up 95% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

On average, cosmetology graduates from Paul Mitchell the School Dallas 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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With a ranking of #17, Paul Mitchell the School San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for cosmetology students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Paul Mitchell the School San Antonio is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 79% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 21% are male.

The average amount in student loans that cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School San Antonio take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,535. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $88.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell the School San Antonio

#18

ABC Beauty Academy

Richardson, TX

ABC Beauty Academy came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. ABC Beauty Academy is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Richardson.

About 94% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 6% are male.

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Trinity Valley Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. TVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Athens.

Women make up 96% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Trinity Valley Community College

Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas ranking. Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Brownsville.

About 84% of the students majoring in cosmetology at the school are women while 16% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology graduates from Southern Careers Institute - Brownsville carry an average student debt load of $8,847.

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Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Denton, Ogle School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 98% of the cosmetology majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, cosmetology majors at Ogle School accumulate an average of around $8,051 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $86.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

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

Rank College Location
22 South Plains College Levelland, TX
23 Milan Institute of Cosmetology-El Paso El Paso, TX
24 Paul Mitchell the School Austin Austin, TX
25 Alamo City Barber College San Antonio, TX
26 Clarendon College Clarendon, TX
26 Odessa College Odessa, TX
28 Southern Careers Institute - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX
28 Vogue College of Cosmetology-McAllen McAllen, TX

Best Cosmetology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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.

  • 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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