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Cosmetology in Texas

Cosmetology Schools in Texas

12,282 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Cosmetology is the 1st most popular major out of a total 47 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 7,001
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7,001
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5,148
Associate Degree 133

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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 21.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.2%
  • White: 24.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Texas

51,040 people in the state and 790,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cosmetology.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Texas

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $28,600 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

470 Degrees in Major Awarded
476 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $21,992 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students get financical aid.

341 Degrees in Major Awarded
391 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $21,776 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

306 Degrees in Major Awarded
338 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $20,386. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

304 Degrees in Major Awarded
367 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,333.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
284 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
281 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $21,735 after graduation. 88% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $21,072.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
393 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,777. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
350 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
291 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,264 a year. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending San Jacinto College will pay a net price of $9,644. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,257 after earning their degree at this institution.

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 1,430
Funeral & Mortuary Science 389

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

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