Tri-State Cosmetology Institute
- Graduation Rate
- 84% A-
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $18,157 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $15,190 C+
- Close to the national average
- Enrollment
- 126
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 6.1× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $6.1 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $6.1 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $309,230.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 55% below the national college median.
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A 84% graduation rate — 47% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $6.1 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Tri-State Cosmetology Institute
Tri-State Cosmetology Institute is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 126
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Tri-State Cosmetology Institute
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $15,190 a year after grants and scholarships — 11% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $18,157 ten years after enrolling — 55% below the typical college, against $5,735 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Tri-State Cosmetology Institute is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Tri-State Cosmetology Institute? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in El Paso, Texas, Tri-State Cosmetology Institute enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 84%.
- Retention Rate
- 88%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.40
- First-Gen Students
- 52%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Tri-State Cosmetology Institute? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Tri-State Cosmetology Institute, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $15,190. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $14,014 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $5,735 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $15,190
- Median Debt
- $5,735
- Pell Grant Rate
- 67%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 59%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $14,014
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $14,851
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $18,427
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Tri-State Cosmetology Institute — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Tri-State Cosmetology Institute Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Tri-State Cosmetology Institute report median earnings of $18,157, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $17,832
- 8 Years
- $18,157
- 10 Years
- $18,157
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.32x
- Earning > $25K
- 16%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
How Tri-State Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Tri-State Cosmetology Institute Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Tri-State Cosmetology Institute delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $15,190/year ($60,760 total). Graduates earn $18,157 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $369,990 in total earnings — a net gain of $309,230 (6.1× your investment). The median debt is $5,735, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 84% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $60,760
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $369,990
- Net Return
- $309,230
- ROI Multiple
- 6.1×
- Cost Per Year
- $15,190
- Median Debt
- $5,735
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 84%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Tri-State Cosmetology Institute awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $15,530 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Tri-State Cosmetology Institute's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Tri-State Cosmetology Institute? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in El Paso, Texas, Tri-State Cosmetology Institute enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 84%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Tri-State Cosmetology Institute? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Tri-State Cosmetology Institute, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $15,190. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $14,014 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $5,735 in federal student loans.
Is Tri-State Cosmetology Institute Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Tri-State Cosmetology Institute report median earnings of $18,157, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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