Cosmetology at Central Texas Beauty College-Round Rock

Central Texas Beauty College-Round Rock graduates start earning $16,072 within a year—landing in the bottom 40% among Texas cosmetology programs. While the manageable $7,018 debt load ranks better than most cosmetology schools nationally, the earnings tell a more sobering story. Graduates here earn roughly $10,000 less annually than those from top Texas programs like Paul Mitchell the School-Austin or Champion Beauty College, even four years out when earnings reach just $18,243.

The positive news is that debt represents only 44% of first-year earnings, a reasonable burden compared to many certificate programs. With 64% of students receiving Pell grants, the school clearly serves students who need accessible training options. But "affordable" doesn't necessarily mean "good value" when earnings lag this far behind comparable programs in the same state and city. That $10,000 annual earnings gap compounds quickly over a career.

For a parent, the question becomes whether the lower tuition justifies earning roughly 30-40% less than graduates from higher-performing Texas programs. If your child is certain about cosmetology and can access programs like Paul Mitchell or Champion Beauty College, the extra upfront investment appears to pay off significantly. This program works as a minimal-debt entry point to the field, but parents should understand it's positioning students at the lower end of Texas cosmetology earnings.