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2022 Best Value Colleges for Cosmetology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

15 Ranked Colleges
13,712 Degrees Awarded
$11,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 95,609 people earned their degree in cosmetology, making the major the 238th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, cosmetology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $15,675 and had an average of $10,029 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 13,712 cosmetology graduates with average earnings and debt of $15,178 and $9,737 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in cosmetology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great cosmetology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the cosmetology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The cosmetology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Colleges for Cosmetology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Houston Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 124 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Houston Community College has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Houston Community College is $9,755 for Southwest Region Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Cosmetology at Houston Community College

#2

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central New Mexico Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This large school is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and it awarded 27 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k list, CNM has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Central New Mexico Community College is $7,646 for southwest region cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Cosmetology at Central New Mexico Community College

#3

San Juan College

Farmington, New Mexico

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend San Juan College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. San Juan College is a medium-sized school located in Farmington, New Mexico that handed out 14 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

SJC also made our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #5. The yearly cost to attend SJC is $8,400 for southwest region cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Cosmetology at San Juan College

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend San Jacinto Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. San Jacinto Community College is a public institution located in Pasadena, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 267 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

San Jacinto College also made our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. It costs about $12,672 for southwest region cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend San Jacinto College.

Full San Jacinto College Cosmetology Report

#5

Odessa College

Odessa, Texas

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Odessa College landed the #5 spot on the list. Odessa College is a medium-sized public school situated in Odessa, Texas. It awarded 47 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

Odessa College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Odessa College is $11,386 for Southwest Region Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Odessa College

#6

Hill College

Hillsboro, Texas

With a ranking of #6, Hill College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Hillsboro, Texas, this small public school awarded 37 degrees to qualified ’s cosmetology students in 2019-2020.

Hill College also took the #3 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $11,652 for southwest region cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Hill College.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Hill College

#7

Howard College

Big Spring, Texas

With a ranking of #7, Howard College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Howard County Junior College is a small public school situated in Big Spring, Texas. It awarded 25 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Howard County Junior College has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $10,186 for Southwest Region Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Howard College.

Read more about Cosmetology at Howard County Junior College

#8

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas

Lone Star College System came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. North Harris Montgomery is a large school located in The Woodlands, Texas that handed out 43 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

North Harris Montgomery also made our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #6. The yearly cost to attend North Harris Montgomery is $12,136 for southwest region cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read more about Cosmetology at Lone Star College System

#9

Texarkana College

Texarkana, Texas

Texarkana College landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texarkana College is a small public school situated in Texarkana, Texas. It awarded 27 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

Texarkana College also made our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. The estimated yearly cost for Texarkana College is $11,707 for Southwest Region Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Texarkana College

#10

Weatherford College

Weatherford, Texas

Weatherford College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Weatherford College is a medium-sized school located in Weatherford, Texas that handed out 29 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

Weatherford College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $10,904 for Southwest Region Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Weatherford College.

Read more about Cosmetology at Weatherford College

#11

Lee College

Baytown, Texas

Lee College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Lee College is located in Baytown, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 47 ’s cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lee College, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Lee College is $10,268 for Southwest Region Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Lee College

#12

Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico
#13 in overall quality

Clovis Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Clovis Community College is a small school located in Clovis, New Mexico that handed out 46 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

Clovis Community College also made our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #13. It costs about $9,656 for southwest region cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Clovis Community College.

Read full report on Cosmetology at Clovis Community College

#13

Northeast Texas Community College

Mount Pleasant, Texas

Northeast Texas Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Northeast Texas Community College is located in Mount Pleasant, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 ’s cosmetology degrees to qualified students.

NTCC also took the #12 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for NTCC is $12,514 for Southwest Region Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full NTCC Cosmetology Report

#14

Navarro College

Corsicana, Texas

Navarro College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Corsicana, Texas, and it awarded 67 ’s cosmetology degrees in 2019-2020.

Navarro College also took the #10 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $16,341 for Southwest Region Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k per year to attend Navarro College.

Read more about Cosmetology at Navarro College

Remington College - North Houston Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Houston, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 20 degrees to qualified ’s cosmetology students in 2019-2020.

Remington College - North Houston Campus also took the #16 spot in our “Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Remington College - North Houston Campus is $23,903 for Southwest Region Cosmetology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Full Remington College - North Houston Campus Cosmetology Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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