Median Earnings (1yr)
$18,916
66th percentile
60th percentile in Texas
Median Debt
$9,560
3% below national median

Analysis

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Hurst delivers solid, middle-tier results in the cosmetology field, with graduates earning $18,916 in their first yearβ€”about $2,500 more than the Texas median for cosmetology programs and $1,800 above the national average. Among Texas cosmetology schools, this program ranks in the 60th percentile, placing it firmly in the upper half but well below the state's top performers who achieve earnings in the mid-$20,000s.

The financial picture is reasonable for a trade program serving primarily lower-income students (68% receive Pell grants). With $9,560 in median debt, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51, meaning debt equals about half their first-year income. This is manageable compared to many degree programs, though debt levels are slightly above the Texas state median of $8,467. Earnings growth is modest but steady, rising 7% to $20,259 by year four.

For families considering cosmetology training, this program offers a reliable path with below-average financial risk and above-average earning potential within the field. While it won't match the outcomes of Texas's top cosmetology schools, it provides solid preparation for a stable career without the crushing debt loads associated with many higher education programs.

Where Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Hurst Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

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

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Hurst$18,916$20,259+7%
Paul Mitchell the School-Austin$26,824$28,868+8%
Avenue Five Institute$23,144$28,368+23%
Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus$23,144$28,368+23%
The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville$22,320$26,452+19%

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Cosmetology certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (151 total in state)

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SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-HurstHurst$18,916$20,259$9,5600.51
Paul Mitchell the School-AustinAustin$26,824$28,868$10,4140.39
Champion Beauty CollegeHouston$26,736$19,014$10,2320.38
DuVall's School of CosmetologyBedford$26,435$23,177$7,9170.30
Charles and Sues School of Hair DesignBryan$23,225$20,327$9,8330.42
Tint School of Makeup & CosmetologyIrving$23,225$21,232$7,6980.33
National Median$17,113β€”$9,8620.58

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with cosmetology graduates

Skincare Specialists

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

$41,560/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Barbers

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

$35,420/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.

$35,420/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Manicurists and Pedicurists

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

$34,660/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Personal Service Managers, All Other

All personal service managers not listed separately.

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

Spa Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Shampooers

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

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-Hurst, approximately 68% 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 632 graduates with reported earnings and 749 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.