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East Texas Cosmetology College
Lufkin, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 3302 College Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904 · Phone: (936) 465-3331 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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East Texas Cosmetology College is a private for-profit trade school in Lufkin, Texas, offering cosmetology and esthetician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
East Texas Cosmetology College has a 71.4% completion rate, above the Texas state average of 63.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at East Texas Cosmetology College is $16,985, and federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 37.9% of students receive 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 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
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, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | 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
East Texas Cosmetology College is a private for-profit career school in Lufkin, Texas, located in a remote town setting. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus offers programs across two families — cosmetology schools and esthetician schools — with the largest programs being Cosmetology (19 completers) and Esthetician training (15 completers), for a total of 34 trade completers among 51 undergraduates enrolled.
On outcomes, the campus completion rate is 71.4%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,985. About 37.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.
This school appears best suited to students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or esthetics rather than a broad academic associate degree path; the small enrollment and program mix suggest a career-training rather than a general-education campus, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify accreditation status directly with NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
East Texas Cosmetology College offers programs in cosmetology and esthetics, with Cosmetology (19 completers) and Esthetician training (15 completers) being the largest. Across all programs the campus had 34 trade completers.
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, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here. About 37.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 71.4%, which is above 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 (936) 465-3331 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard at the link provided for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $16,985.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
East Texas Cosmetology College is a private for-profit school, which typically means costs and financial aid terms differ from public institutions; students should compare aid packages carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (936) 465-3331 or via https://www.easttxcc.com/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?498890.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused cosmetology and esthetician training rather than broad academic degrees, which may suit those seeking direct entry into a specific trade, though specific scheduling details for career-changers are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach East Texas Cosmetology College at (936) 465-3331 or visit https://www.easttxcc.com/ for application information.
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.