Cosmetology Schools in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, TX has 13 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 12 private. Together they graduated 676 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,430 to $19,500, with a median of $15,558 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,296 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-San Antonio, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-San Antonio and Palo Alto College.

13
Schools with this program
676
Graduates last year
$15,558
Median program tuition
$21,296
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 13 cosmetology schools in San Antonio, TX

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Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,412
Graduates last year
87
Type
Public

Milan Institute-San Antonio Ingram

San Antonio, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,366
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
56
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,696
Type
Private for-profit

Vogue College of Cosmetology

San Antonio, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,795
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,142
Type
Private for-profit

Nuvani Institute

San Antonio, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,600
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$13,238
Type
Private for-profit

Alamo City Barber College

San Antonio, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$2,430
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
4
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,022
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of San Antonio

William Edge Institute

New Braunfels, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,600
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,603
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in San Antonio, TX?

The median published tuition is $15,558 (range $2,430 to $19,500, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Alamo City Barber College ($2,430), UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio 410 ($13,441) and Vogue College of Cosmetology ($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 9 months to finish (3 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,296 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 San Antonio, TX?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Palo Alto 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.