Cosmetology at Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo

Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo keeps debt manageable at $8,250, which students can reasonably handle given the program's outcomes. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 means graduates owe less than half their first-year income—workable for entry into this field. With 72% of students receiving Pell grants, this school serves a population that needs affordable training, and the price point reflects that reality.

The earnings picture, however, requires honest assessment. At $17,818 four years out, graduates earn slightly above Texas's median for cosmetology programs (60th percentile statewide) but remain well below what's possible in this field. Top programs in Texas produce graduates earning $26,000-plus, nearly 50% more than what this school's alumni make. The minimal earnings growth—just 3% over four years—suggests graduates aren't advancing into higher-paying positions or building clientele that would typically boost income over time.

For a student planning to work in San Angelo or a similar market, this represents practical training at a fair price. But families should understand they're looking at roughly $18,000 annual income—tight for independent living even in lower-cost Texas markets. If your child has mobility and ambition to build a strong client base or work in a busier salon environment, examining higher-performing Texas programs might yield better returns on similar time investment.