Cosmetology at Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Willowbrook

This cosmetology program delivers solid middle-tier results that outperform both national and state averages, making it a reasonable choice for students committed to the beauty industry. With first-year earnings of $18,916, graduates earn about $2,500 more than the Texas median and $1,800 more than the national average for cosmetology programs. Among Texas's 151 cosmetology schools, this program ranks in the 60th percentile—meaning it performs better than most competitors in the state.

The financial picture is manageable with median debt of $9,560 and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51, meaning graduates typically owe about half their first-year salary. This is slightly better than the national debt average for cosmetology programs. However, it's worth noting that earnings growth is modest at just 7% over four years, reaching $20,259 by year four. While this program serves a high percentage of Pell grant recipients (65%), indicating it's accessible to lower-income students, the top Texas programs like Paul Mitchell-Austin earn significantly more at $26,824.

For families considering this investment, the program offers predictable outcomes with manageable debt, but graduates should expect modest starting salaries typical of the beauty industry. The school performs adequately among its peers, though families seeking maximum earning potential might explore the higher-performing Texas programs.