Cosmetology at Vogue College of Cosmetology

Vogue College graduates start significantly behind their Texas peers but show something unusual for beauty school programs: meaningful income growth. While first-year earnings of $16,331 trail both state and national medians, graduates see 33% wage increases by year four—reaching $21,776. That progression matters in an industry where many programs show flat or declining trajectories.

The debt picture offers some relief. At $8,625, borrowing sits below both Texas and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio that, while not ideal at 0.53, improves considerably as graduates gain experience. With 65% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves a predominantly low-income population where even modest debt loads require careful consideration.

The core challenge is comparative performance. Graduates at this program earn roughly $5,000 less in year four than those from top Texas schools like Paul Mitchell-Austin or Champion Beauty College. For parents evaluating options in San Antonio, that gap represents real money—about $400 per month in take-home difference. If proximity or cost constraints make Vogue the practical choice, the positive earnings trend suggests graduates can build viable careers. But if attending a stronger-performing program elsewhere in Texas is feasible, the data supports making that stretch.