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Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock

Lubbock, Texas · Private for-profit career college

Cosmetology schoolsNail technician schools
80%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$6,333median debt of graduates
$20,303median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$21,685median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$20,638annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (Accredited)
Address: 3602 Slide Road, Suite B-18, Lubbock, TX 79414 · Phone: (806) 785-0677 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jul 2026 · Probation · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. 2 sanction actions in the window.
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.

Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock is a private for-profit trade school in Lubbock, Texas, offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.

Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock has an 80.0% completion rate, above the Texas average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $21,685 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock is $20,638, federal financial aid is accepted, and 57.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Texas College of Cosm… Texas College of Cosm…: 80% 80% 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
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 38 $18,304 $14,345 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 34 $18,304 $14,345 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 $18,304 $14,345 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.

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About this school

Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock is a private for-profit trade school located in Lubbock, Texas. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The campus focuses primarily on cosmetology, with 72 completers in cosmetology schools and 12 in nail technician programs, making these the school's two main areas of training.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 80.0%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,685. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,638, and 57.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

This campus may suit students interested in focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or nail technology rather than a multi-year associate degree path, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering this option should independently verify accreditation status through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Prospective students should also contact the school directly to confirm current tuition, schedules, and program details not captured in federal reporting.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers cosmetology programs (72 completers) and nail technician programs (12 completers), its two primary program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it 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, and 57.2% 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 80.0%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $6,333, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $21,685.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed as $20,638.

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 structure and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (806) 785-0677 or visit its website for details.

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

You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?487232.

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

The school's focused cosmetology and nail technician programs may suit those seeking shorter, hands-on training, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported in federal data.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly or check Texas state licensing boards for cosmetology and nail technician requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock at (806) 785-0677 or through its website at https://www.texascollegecosmetology.com/.

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

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings with other cosmetology schools.

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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