Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Southeast Texas Career Institute with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Southeast Texas Career Institute
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $14,100$7101000 Contact Hours10 Months $16,042
2Barbering/Barber $14,100$7101000 Contact Hours10 Months $14,546
3Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist $8,600$710750 Contact Hours8 Months $6,435
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $7,100$500600 Contact Hours6 Months $5,356

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at Southeast Texas Career Institute.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $16,438 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Southeast Texas Career Institutehas increased by 1.26% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Southeast Texas Career Institute.
Living Costs Trends
Southeast Texas Career Institute 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$18,720$7,920
2021$12,285$5,198
2022$12,285$5,198
2023$11,408$4,826
2024$11,612$4,826
Living Costs Trends Chart