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Charles and Sues School of Hair Design

Bryan, Texas · Private for-profit career school

Cosmetology schools
93%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$23,552median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$27,724median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$29,318annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 1711 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan, TX 77802 · Phone: (979) 776-4375 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Charles and Sues School of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school in Bryan, Texas offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this school's completion rate is 93.1%, above the state average of 63.5%; median graduate debt is $9,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,724.

Annual cost of attendance at Charles and Sues School of Hair Design is reported at $29,318, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used here, and 54.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Charles and Sues Scho… Charles and Sues Scho…: 93.1% 93.1% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,580$30,680$47,180

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 69 $17,359 $19,719 $9,833

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.

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About this school

Charles and Sues School of Hair Design is a private for-profit trade school located in Bryan, Texas. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and it participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to pay for enrollment. The school awards credentials in a single program family, cosmetology, and its top reported program is cosmetology schools, with 69 completers reported in federal data.

On outcomes, the campus reports a completion rate of 93.1%, above the state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,724. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $29,318, and 54.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus offers a single, focused cosmetology program rather than a range of degree lengths, which may suit students seeking a direct path into cosmetology work rather than a multi-year associate degree track. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and program length details not included here; contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and see the latest federal outcome figures yourself, check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this school. Any figure not mentioned above, such as specific program length, is not reported for this campus in federal data.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers cosmetology programs, with cosmetology schools listed as its top program, which had 69 completers reported in federal data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 93.1%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $9,500.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,724.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $29,318.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (979) 776-4375 or visit its website to confirm.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation and outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?223852.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data shows a single, focused cosmetology program rather than multi-year degree tracks, which may suit a direct career path, but specific scheduling and adult-learner fit are not reported in federal data; contact the school to confirm.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (979) 776-4375 or through its website at https://www.charlesandsues.com/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby cosmetology schools is not reported in this listing; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?223852 to compare campuses.

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.

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