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University of Cosmetology Arts & Science (UCAS) – Origins

McAllen, Texas

Originally, the name of the school Magic Valley Beauty College, Inc., dba Magic Valley College and was established in 1955 in San Juan, Texas. In 1976, Magic Valley Beauty College, Inc. was purchased by the Shearer family.

In  1984,  Magic Valley Beauty College Inc.’s dba was changed to University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (ucas)  and was  moved  to  McAllen,  Texas  in  an  effort  to  better  serve  the community.   The school since then has expanded to more classrooms, offices and a larger student salon area.

Harlingen, Texas

In 1988, the institution added another location in Harlingen, Texas to accommodate the students in the Cameron County area.  Today, University of Cosmetology  Arts & Sciences  continues  to  provide  high  quality  professional  training  in  the  field  of Cosmetology.

La Joya, Texas

In December 30, 2009, an additional location was purchased in La Joya, Texas to accommodate students seeking education in the Cosmetology and related fields.  This location is being designed to serve quality education to the western Hidalgo and Starr Counties.  University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences expands furthermore in order to accommodate the growing demands of the profession. 

San Antonio, Texas (2 Locations)

In October 14, 2000, the Shearer family purchased two (2) locations in the San Antonio, Texas area, named San Antonio Beauty College, Inc., dba San Antonio Beauty College.  In 2010, the schools’ name has changed to UCAS, Inc., dba University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences.   The  schools  have been  in operation since 1962 and still continue to  provide  high  quality  education  in  the  field  of cosmetology.

The Corporations are currently owned and operated by Lucinda S. Leyva, President/ Owner of Magic Valley Beauty College, Inc., dba University of Cosmetology Arts &Sciences and UCAS, Inc. Cosmetology Arts & Sciences.