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Central Texas Beauty College-Temple
Temple, Texas · Private for-profit
Address: 2010 South 57th Street, Temple, TX 76504 · Phone: (254) 773-9911 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Central Texas Beauty College-Temple is a private for-profit trade school in Temple, Texas, offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 57.8% completion rate, below the Texas state average of 63.5%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $23,338.
Annual cost of attendance is $14,040, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) here, with 77.2% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $18,950 | $34,040 | $38,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 58 | $15,588 | $16,406 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 43 | $15,588 | $16,406 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Central Texas Beauty College-Temple is a private for-profit trade school located in Temple, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for programs here. The campus's programs fall into two families: cosmetology schools and nail technician schools, with cosmetology (58 completers) and nail technician training (43 completers) making up the bulk of its trade completions.
According to federal data, the campus's completion rate is 57.8%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,338. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $14,040. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 77.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, situated in a small city, may suit students interested in short, hands-on programs in cosmetology or nail technology rather than multi-year associate degrees. Because program length details are not specified in this data, prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm schedules and program duration. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review the school's official U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for the most current outcome and cost figures before making a decision.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Central Texas Beauty College-Temple offers cosmetology schools and nail technician schools, with 58 and 43 completers respectively in the reported data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 77.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 57.8%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (254) 773-9911 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $23,338, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $14,040.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which means it operates as a business rather than being state-funded or non-profit; tuition and outcomes should be verified independently since for-profit schools can vary widely in cost and results.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the available data. Contact the school directly at (254) 773-9911 or visit its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?383464.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on cosmetology and nail technician training suggests shorter, skills-based programs that may suit adults seeking a career change, though specific schedule and format details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; prospective students should check Texas state licensing boards for cosmetology and nail technology requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Central Texas Beauty College-Temple at (254) 773-9911 or visit their website at https://www.centraltexasbeautycollege.com/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?383464 can be used to compare similar institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.