Cosmetology at The Salon Professional Academy-Georgetown

The Salon Professional Academy-Georgetown graduates earn substantially more than typical cosmetology program completers—$21,226 versus a state median of just $16,412. That's roughly $5,000 more annually than what most Texas cosmetology graduates make, placing this program in the 80th percentile statewide. The debt load of $9,833 sits near national norms and translates to a manageable 0.46 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe less than half their first-year income.

However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift considerably year-to-year, and there's a notable gap between this program and Texas's top performers—schools like Paul Mitchell Austin and Champion Beauty College report earnings above $26,000. Still, for families concerned about cosmetology training costs, this program demonstrates graduates can out-earn their debt quickly while avoiding the heavier loan burdens some beauty schools carry.

For a Georgetown-area student planning to work locally after graduation, this represents a solid middle-tier option in Texas's crowded cosmetology market. The earnings advantage over typical programs is real enough to matter in monthly budgets, though prospective students should visit campuses of higher-earning programs to understand what drives that $5,000+ earnings difference.