Cosmetology Schools in McAllen, TX

McAllen, TX has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 153 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,350 to $13,795, with a median of $13,441 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $15,652 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Vogue College of Cosmetology-McAllen, UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-McAllen and GA Beauty & Barber School.

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Schools with this program
153
Graduates last year
$13,441
Median program tuition
$15,652
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in McAllen, TX

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GA Beauty & Barber School

McAllen, TX

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Program tuition
$9,350
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,652
Type
Private for-profit

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,920
Graduates last year
15
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of McAllen

Mission Beauty Institute

Mission, TX

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Program tuition
$10,534
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$14,538
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in McAllen, TX?

The median published tuition is $13,441 (range $9,350 to $13,795, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at GA Beauty & Barber School ($9,350), UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-McAllen ($13,441) and Vogue College of Cosmetology-McAllen ($13,795). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (8 to 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $15,652 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in McAllen, TX?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including South Texas College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.