Median Earnings (1yr)
$18,916
66th percentile (60th in TX)
Median Debt
$9,560
3% below national median
Debt-to-Earnings
0.51
Manageable
Sample Size
632
Adequate data

Analysis

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Hurst delivers solid, middle-tier results in the cosmetology field, with graduates earning $18,916 in their first year—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

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

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Hurst graduates earn $19k, placing them in the 66th 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-Hurst$18,916$20,259$9,5600.51
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-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.