Cosmetology at Howard College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Howard College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Howard College graduates earn $14k, placing them in the 17th percentile of all cosmetology certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (151 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard College | $13,529 | $22,382 | — | — |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Austin | $26,824 | $28,868 | $10,414 | 0.39 |
| Champion Beauty College | $26,736 | $19,014 | $10,232 | 0.38 |
| DuVall's School of Cosmetology | $26,435 | $23,177 | $7,917 | 0.30 |
| Charles and Sues School of Hair Design | $23,225 | $20,327 | $9,833 | 0.42 |
| Tint School of Makeup & Cosmetology | $23,225 | $21,232 | $7,698 | 0.33 |
| National Median | $17,113 | — | $9,862 | 0.58 |
Other Cosmetology Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Austin Austin | — | $26,824 | $10,414 |
| Champion Beauty College Houston | — | $26,736 | $10,232 |
| DuVall's School of Cosmetology Bedford | — | $26,435 | $7,917 |
| Charles and Sues School of Hair Design Bryan | — | $23,225 | $9,833 |
| Tint School of Makeup & Cosmetology Irving | — | $23,225 | $7,698 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Howard College, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.