Cosmetology Operator is a Diploma program offered by Mission Beauty Institute in Mission, TX. The program takes 1,000 clock hours — 30 hours a week full time (max. 50 weeks), 20 part time (max. 75) to complete, with a total tuition of $10,384.
Program Overview
Cosmetology Operator, 1,000 clock hours. The Cosmetology Operator course utilizes comprehensive, up-to-date principles of teaching cosmetology, with a step-by-step, practical development of the subject matter that lays the foundation for understanding hair and skin as protein substances and the products used in professional beauty culture work. It is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and gainful employment, and for work as a hair designer, salon manager, hair colorist, salon owner or product demonstrator. On the school’s site, the curriculum includes extensive instruction and practical experience in cutting, hair coloring, chemical services, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon administration and job interviewing.
Objectives. Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence; practice proper grooming, effective communication skills and visual poise; understand employer-employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received; perform the basic manipulative skills including hair styling, shaping, bleaching, tinting, chemical reformation, scalp and hair conditioning, facials, manicures, pedicures and nail extensions; perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper makeup, hairstyle and color application; and apply the theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions and procedures.
What sets this Program apart
Family-owned since 2011. Mission Beauty Institute is family-owned and operated in Mission, Texas. Since the day the facility opened its doors in 2011, it has treated every student like a part of its own family, with services performed by students and supervised by licensed instructors who have many years of experience.
Our courses. The courses offer a modern, dynamic and personalized approach to teach the latest theory and practical techniques in hair cutting, coloring, chemical restructuring and styling, with nail and skin care and make-up application. The school prepares all students to pass their State Board examination, gives them the foundation to build a successful career, and improves personal confidence and experience through exposure to a variety of clients.
In English and Spanish. Every program in the catalog is offered in both English and Spanish, with weekly class starts every Monday for most programs.
Outcomes. The school’s Annual Report Year outcome statistics for 2023: graduation rate 72.00%, placement rate 72.22%, licensure exam rate 100.00%.
Admission Requirements and Process
Admission policy. All applicants must be above the compulsory age of school attendance: seventeen (17) years old for Cosmetology Operator, Esthetician, Manicure and Esthetician Manicure, and sixteen (16) for Class A Barber. An applicant under eighteen must have a parent or guardian with them when applying, and the parent or guardian must also provide identification. Applicants must provide photo identification. The school admits as regular students those who have a high school diploma or GED.
Before starting classes. Each program requires an Application for Enrollment. Before classes begin, every student pays the applicable enrollment fee, which is refundable if the applicant is rejected by TDLR; registers with the state regulatory agency and pays its $25.00 fee, which may not be refunded; provides proof of age; and shows high school completion or its equivalent, such as a GED certificate or high school diploma. A diploma from a private school needs a transcript showing completion, home school certificates are verified under state law, and a foreign diploma must be translated into English by an outside agency that confirms it is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.
Ability to benefit. ATB testing is offered and accepted only for private pay attendance, not for financial aid applicants; a student admitted on that basis must pass an approved test before admission. The school is approved to ATB test students by the Association of Classroom Teacher Testers (ACTT).
Transfer students. The school accepts applicable credits from another institution on receipt of certified transcripts and the Director’s approval; if approved, tuition is charged at the program’s hourly rate plus the enrollment fee, and transfer students meet the school’s kit requirements.
General Requirements
- Minimum ageYou must be at least 17 years old for this program; applicants under 18 come with a parent or guardian, who also shows identification.
- Photo identificationProvide photo identification and proof of age.
- High school completionProvide a high school diploma or GED; a private-school diploma needs a transcript showing completion, and home school certificates are verified under state law.
- Foreign diplomasA foreign high school diploma must be translated into English by an outside agency that confirms it equals a U.S. high school diploma.
- Ability to benefitPrivate-pay applicants without a diploma may be admitted by passing an approved ability-to-benefit test before admission.
- State registrationRegister with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation before classes begin.
Application Process
- 1Request informationAsk about the program, its weekly Monday starts and the day, evening and Saturday shifts through Request Information.
- 2Application for EnrollmentComplete the school’s Application for Enrollment with photo identification, proof of age and proof of high school completion.
- 3Register with the statePay the enrollment fee, refundable if TDLR rejects the applicant, and register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ($25.00, not refundable).
- 4Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov with your tax forms, diploma or GED, Social Security number and ID, and list federal school code 042508.FAFSA Code for Mission: 042508Complete the FAFSA
- 5Start classClasses start every Monday of the month for Cosmetology Operator, Esthetician, Manicure and Class A Barber, with a few exceptions.
Program Schedule
Cosmetology Operator, 1,000 clock hours. Full time is 30 hours a week (maximum time frame 50 weeks, 1,500 hours); part time is 20 hours a week (maximum 75 weeks). The program moves through Phase I (hours 1-150), Phase II (151-850) and Phase III (851-1,000).
School schedule. Monday through Saturday. First shift (full time) 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, with theory 9:00 to 10:30 am; second shift (part time) 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, theory 9:00 to 10:30 am; third shift (part time) 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, theory 5:00 to 6:00 pm; Saturday (part time) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Students must complete their scheduled hours by the end of the month and may catch up on a different shift.
Starts and holidays. Classes start every Monday of the month for Cosmetology Operator, Esthetician, Manicure and Class A Barber, with a few exceptions. The school may close on Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and for a summer vacation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited school means its training has been reviewed against independent standards that protect students.
This school: Mission Beauty Institute is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS) since March 2015 and licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to operate as a cosmetology school.
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Reviewed against independent standards
- Recognized by employers and licensing boards
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Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
| Cosmetology Operator (1000 clock hours) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,384.00 |
| Enrollment Fee | $100.00 |
| Books and kit | $1,066.00 |
| Uniform | $50.00 |
| Total | $11,600.00 |
Paying for school. The student pays the tuition and fees for the program selected in advance at the start of the course unless other payment arrangements are agreed. Cash-paying students may pay in full on the start date, in two equal installments (at signing and at the half-way point of the course), or with ten percent down and monthly payments starting thirty days after the start date. Methods of payment include cash, credit card, money order, check, Title IV and Federal Loans. Books, kit items and supplies issued are non-refundable, and licensing and exam fees are a separate cost from the fees in the catalog.
Extra charges. A student who does not graduate within the contract period is billed $8.00 per hour for additional hours. There is a $25.00 fee for returned checks, a $20 late fee for late payments, and a $25.00 fee for missed Saturdays. A student who re-enters within thirty days of withdrawal is charged $125.00.
Financial aid. Financial aid is available to students who qualify through Title IV federal aid; to apply, have your 2024 tax forms (for the 2026-27 FAFSA), high school diploma or GED, Social Security number and ID ready, and list federal school code 042508. Texas Rehabilitation Commission payment of tuition is available to students who qualify.
Cancellation and refunds. The school follows the Texas private beauty culture school cancellation and refund policy (Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602): a student who cancels by midnight of the third day after signing the enrollment agreement, excluding weekends and legal holidays, receives a full refund; after that, refunds are computed on scheduled hours.
Curriculum
1,000 clock hours. Ten units of instruction, from orientation, sanitation and TDLR rules to 340 hours of student salon training. The Texas curriculum standard behind them is 800 hours of hair care, 100 of nail care and 100 of skin care. Subjects are presented by lecture, demonstration and interactive student participation, with audiovisual aids, guest speakers, field trips and projects; practices may be completed on manikins, models or clients.
Grading. Theory is evaluated after each unit of study, and practical assignments count toward completion only when rated satisfactory; at least two comprehensive practical skills evaluations are conducted. Grades: 90-100 Excellent (A), 80-89 Very Good (B), 76-79 Satisfactory (C), 75 and below Unsatisfactory.
Graduation. To graduate, a student completes the required hours, passes the written and practical examinations with an overall average of 76% or higher, and settles all financial obligations before the last 50 hours of the course; the school then issues a diploma, and the graduate may apply for the state licensing exam.
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Career Outcomes
Career opportunities. Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring and styling hair and massaging and treating the scalp, and may also apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal and provide nail and skin care services. The work requires careful eye and hand coordination, usually at least 8 hours a day on one’s feet, and continuous exposure to hair and skin treating chemicals.
Licensing. All graduates must pass a written and practical State Examination to receive a license to practice in Texas; the exams are offered in several cities including Harlingen, McAllen and the San Antonio area. The school tracks its completion, licensure and employment rates each year; for 2023 it reports a graduation rate of 72.00%, a placement rate of 72.22% and a licensure exam rate of 100.00%.
What to expect as a Mission Beauty Institute student
History. Mission Beauty Institute opened its doors on September 15, 2011, welcoming the Rio Grande Valley and future beauty professionals. Its goal is to provide high-quality education that prepares graduates for a successful future in Cosmetology Operator, Class A Barber, Manicure or Esthetician.
Learning in phases. Every program moves through phases. In the introductory phase students learn the underlying theory and basic skills, identify career goals and may assist in the salon once trained in sanitation and disinfection. In the second phase they customize their skills and serve clients in the client service center. In the final phase they master creative skills, learn the business systems top professionals use to attract clients and grow their income, and focus on state board preparation, professional development and career placement.
Time clock and attendance. Students clock themselves in and out on the time clock, as Texas rules require, clock out for lunch, and complete their scheduled hours by the end of each month; a student behind on hours may catch up on a different shift.
Student kit. Student kits contain textbooks and other items for training; kits are owned by the student once the course is completed and tuition paid, and students bring their textbooks, kit, equipment and supplies to school daily. Parking is provided in front of the campus.
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Other Programs at Mission
Mission Beauty Institute in Mission, TX also offers these 4 programs at 1123 E 9th St, Suite 10B, Mission, TX 78572.
- Class A BarberDiploma · 1,000 clock hours — not less than six months; 30 hours a week full time (max. 50 weeks)
- EstheticianDiploma · 750 clock hours — five to seven months; 30 hours a week full time (max. 38 weeks)
- Esthetician ManicureDiploma · 1,200 clock hours — 30 hours a week full time (max. 60 weeks), 20 part time (max. 90)
- ManicureDiploma · 600 clock hours — seven to eight months; 30 hours a week full time (max. 30 weeks)