Tri-State Cosmetology Institute
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Tri-State Cosmetology Institute is a private for-profit institution located in El Paso, Texas with approximately 147 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,361 per year. Typical graduates earn $19,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $19,000 ten years out, which is modest pay for any career, but the relatively low median debt of $5,432 means you won't be buried in loans while building your client base. Worth considering if you're committed to cosmetology in the El Paso area and want a small, focused program — just go in clear-eyed that this field has an earnings ceiling, and make sure you're choosing it for passion and local opportunity, not financial upside.
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (147 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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