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2025 Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas

3 Colleges in Texas
12,282 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$17,300 Avg Early-Career Salary
Cosmetology isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #226 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 12,282 degrees in cosmetology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Cosmetology School

Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas The cosmetology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Cosmetology rankings. For our Best Overall Cosmetology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Cosmetology

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Cosmetology Schools in Texas list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Cosmetology in Texas

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the cosmetology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Texas Schools in Cosmetology

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
273 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
29.3% Growth in Graduates

San Jacinto Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in cosmetology. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 273 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the cosmetology program earn around $15,655 in the first couple years of working.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$16,493 Median Starting Salary

Houston Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in cosmetology. Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #474 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Houston Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 102 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the cosmetology program make around $16,493 in the first couple years of their career.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
71 Cosmetology Degrees Awarded
$18,887 Median Starting Salary

Lone Star College System is a good decision for students interested in a degree in cosmetology. Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 21st out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 71 cosmetology students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the cosmetology program earn around $18,887 in the first couple years of their career.

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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 Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 287 14
New Mexico 219 34

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Cosmetology is one of 4 different types of Personal & Culinary Services programs to choose from.

Cosmetology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist 5,912
Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist 3,290
Barbering/Barber 1,412
Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist 959
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 418
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor 132
Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design 72
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts 61
Make-Up Artist/Specialist 25
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 1

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Majors Similar to Cosmetology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Culinary Arts 1,491
Funeral & Mortuary Science 383

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