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Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo

San Angelo, Texas · Private for-profit career college

Cosmetology schoolsNail technician schools
67%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$6,333median debt of graduates
$20,303median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$21,685median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$20,653annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 3504 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, TX 76904 · Phone: (325) 659-2622 · 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.

Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo is a private for-profit trade school in San Angelo, Texas, offering cosmetology and nail technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 67.0% completion rate versus a 63.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,333 and median earnings of $21,685 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo is $20,653, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 84.7% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Texas College of Cosm… Texas College of Cosm…: 67% 67% 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, 1–2 years 45 $18,304 $14,345 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 25 $18,304 $14,345 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 $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-San Angelo is a private for-profit trade school located in San Angelo, Texas. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students at this campus can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards credentials most often in cosmetology, with cosmetology schools (70 completers) and nail technician schools (7 completers) making up its top program areas.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 67.0%, near the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,333, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $21,685. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,653, and 84.7% of students received Pell Grants, indicating this campus serves a largely lower-income student population.

This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology or nail technology rather than a multi-year associate degree, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults changing careers should confirm schedule and format details directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcome data through the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus primarily offers cosmetology schools programs (70 completers) and nail technician schools programs (7 completers), totaling 3 program offerings.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 67.0%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $6,333, per federal Scorecard 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 $20,653 according to federal data.

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 levels and financial aid options compared to public institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (325) 659-2622 for specifics.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?419633.

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

Program length and schedule details for career-changer fit are not reported in federal data; adults considering a switch should confirm format and pace directly with the school.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or Texas licensing authorities for cosmetology and nail technician requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (325) 659-2622 or visit its website at https://www.texascollegecosmetology.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 in this dataset; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across 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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