Cosmetology Schools in Houston, TX

Houston, TX has 11 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 487 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,500 to $18,600, with a median of $12,036 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,761 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-Houston, Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Willowbrook and Houston Community College.

11
Schools with this program
487
Graduates last year
$12,036
Median program tuition
$22,761
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 11 cosmetology schools in Houston, TX

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Paul Mitchell the School-Houston

Houston, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,600
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
183
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,940
Type
Private for-profit

Houston Community College

Houston, TX

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,040
Graduates last year
66
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,600
Type
Public

Northwest Educational Center

Houston, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,625
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,194
Type
Private for-profit

Houston Training Schools-Gessner

Houston, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,100
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,936
Type
Private for-profit

Vogue International Academy

Houston, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,971
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
8
Type
Private for-profit

Champion Beauty College

Houston, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,750
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
5
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Houston

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,490
Graduates last year
190
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,349
Type
Public

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,330
Graduates last year
62
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Houston, TX?

The median published tuition is $12,036 (range $10,500 to $18,600, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Jay's Technical Institute ($10,500), Champion Beauty College ($10,750) and Houston Training Schools-Gessner ($11,100). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (8 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $22,761 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in Houston, TX?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Houston Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.