Median Earnings (1yr)
$20,106
76th percentile (60th in TX)
Median Debt
$8,467
14% below national median
Debt-to-Earnings
0.42
Manageable
Sample Size
824
Adequate data

Analysis

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails delivers solid earnings potential for a cosmetology program, with graduates earning $20,106 in their first year—significantly above both the national median ($17,113) and Texas median ($16,412) for cosmetology programs. At the 76th percentile nationally and 60th percentile within Texas, this program outperforms most cosmetology schools across the country, though it sits in the middle tier among Texas programs specifically.

The debt picture is reasonable at $8,467, matching the Texas median and coming in below the national average of $9,862. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42, graduates can expect to pay off their loans in roughly 5-6 months of gross earnings—a manageable burden for this field. The 14% earnings growth from year one to year four shows decent career progression, with salaries reaching nearly $23,000 by the fourth year.

While this program performs well overall, it's worth noting that the top Texas cosmetology programs produce graduates earning $26,000+, about 30% more than Ogle School graduates. For families seeking the most affordable path into cosmetology with reasonable earning potential, Ogle School represents a solid middle-ground choice that won't saddle students with excessive debt while providing above-average income prospects for the field.

Where Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all cosmetology certificate's programs nationally

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft WorthOther cosmetology programs

Programs in the upper-left quadrant (high earnings, low debt) offer the best value. Programs in the lower-right quadrant warrant careful consideration.

Earnings Distribution

How Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth graduates compare to all programs nationally

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth graduates earn $20k, placing them in the 76th 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)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth$20,106$22,999$8,4670.42
Paul Mitchell the School-Austin$26,824$28,868$10,4140.39
Champion Beauty College$26,736$19,014$10,2320.38
DuVall's School of Cosmetology$26,435$23,177$7,9170.30
Charles and Sues School of Hair Design$23,225$20,327$9,8330.42
Tint School of Makeup & Cosmetology$23,225$21,232$7,6980.33
National Median$17,113—$9,8620.58

Other Cosmetology Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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 Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth, approximately 67% 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 824 graduates with reported earnings and 906 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.