Beauty Schools in Waco, TX

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare beauty schools programs in Waco, Texas. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Beauty Schools Near Waco, TX

#1

McLennan Community College

Waco, TX 2.4 miles away BOC Score 53.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,007
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Hill College

Hillsboro, TX 31.9 miles away BOC Score 31.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 755

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Central Texas Beauty College-Temple

Temple, TX 34.7 miles away BOC Score 33.3
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 130

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Yahweh Beauty Academy

Killeen, TX 43.2 miles away BOC Score 36.1
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 66

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Navarro College

Corsicana, TX 53.9 miles away BOC Score 38.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 893
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

The Salon Professional Academy-Georgetown

Georgetown, TX 70.3 miles away BOC Score 46.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 116

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Paul Mitchell the School-Arlington

Arlington, TX 77.6 miles away BOC Score 37.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 207

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Bryan

Bryan, TX 78.3 miles away BOC Score 69.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 32

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#9

Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth

Fort Worth, TX 78.7 miles away BOC Score 45.9
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  • 6125 Southwest Loop 820, Suite 128 Fort Worth, TX 76132-3638
  • (817) 294-2950
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 684

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Dallas

Grand Prairie, TX 80.2 miles away BOC Score 23.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 212

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Texas Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

Texas
Texas Median Pay $30,680 $14.75 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,790 $17.21 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 39-5012 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated clock hours and how the program’s schedule meets them
  • Licensure exam prep and school pass rates
  • Salon floor hours and real-client experience
  • Kit, supply, and licensing exam costs beyond tuition
  • Specialty focuses (color, cutting, barbering, esthetics)

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