The main campus of Houston Training School is in Houston, TX (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Houston Training School offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to beauty and cosmetology.
Houston Training School admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 51 enrolled students. Houston Training School has a larger minority student population than most schools.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the mission of HTS to develop and implement a long range plan which will ensure the students are provided with a positive learning environment and an opportunity for career success by means of measurable objectives."
More complete details are provided below.
Houston Training School
701 Shotwell
Houston, TX 77020
General Phone: (281) 535-0290
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 23 | cosmetology, manicurist, personal grooming, cosmetoloty instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for Houston Training School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 23 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Houston Training School had a total enrollment of 51 students (63 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 70% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 37% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 85% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Houston Training School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2527500)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Houston Training School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
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