Is Houston Training Schools-Gessner worth it?
Houston Training Schools-Gessner is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Houston, Texas (large city), part of the Houston Training system. It awarded 60 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care specialist and nail technician manicurist.
Houston Training Schools-Gessner is part of Houston Training
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Houston Training Schools-Gessner
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$13,855
Median earnings 4 years after
$17,719
Median earnings 10 years after
$18,991
Average net price
$6,368
Completion rate
78%
Completions (2024)
60
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
138
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $13,813 | $17,785 | 279 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 33 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Houston Training Schools-Gessner. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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