Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Houston Training Schools-Gessner is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $11,100. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,000 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Houston Training Schools-Gessner.
Tuition & Completion Time for 3 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $11,100-1,000 Hours9 Months $16,042
2Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $8,050-600 Hours6 Months $5,356
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,075-750 Hours8 Months $9,978

Important Academic Statistics

Total 193 students attended Houston Training Schools-Gessner in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 6 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 10 (full-time) and 6 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Houston Training Schools-Gessner is 87% and the retention rate is 72% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population193
Graduation Rate87%
Number of Faculty9
Student to Faculty Ratio24 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Houston Training Schools-Gessner is $11,100 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
98% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,089 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$11,100
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$2,550
Off-Campus Expenses$468
Average Financial Amount$6,089

Offered Certificate Programs

Houston Training Schools-Gessner offers 3 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 55 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate2025
2 Years Certificate1030
Total3055

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Houston Training Schools-Gessner are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 55 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 25 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 30 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 25 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist12
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist13
Total25
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 30 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist30
Total30

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 193 students have enrolled into Houston Training Schools-Gessner. By gender, 4 male and 189 female students are attending the school.
There are 4 White (2.07%), 57 Black/African American (29.53%), 125 Hispanic (64.77%), 7 Asian (3.63%), and 125 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1934189
American Indian/Native American000
Asian707
Black/African American57156
Hispanic1252123
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White413
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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