This article contains information about the cost of cosmetology school plus the cost of different programs available at cosmetology schools. Besides cosmetology programs, we’ll also cover barber training, esthetics/skin care, and nail technician programs.
Cosmetology Programs Cost
The cost of tuition and fees for a cosmetology program is between about $15,000 and $21,500 at the colleges we researched. The costs we listed are taken from official school documents or the school’s net price calculator, pre-financial aid assistance. The prices we listed here do not include books, housing, or other personal expenses.
- Blake Austin College - Cosmetology program cost for tuition and fees is about $21,500 and takes 1,600 hours to complete.
- Empire Beauty School - Estimated cost of tuition and fees for Empire Beauty School in Florida is $15,350.00. That does not include personal expenses, room and board, or other costs.
- Fortis College - Fortis School of Cosmetology lists its average annual cost of attendance as $18,509 for tuition and fees. That does not include the cost of books or other expenses like housing.
- Hastings Beauty School - The cosmetology program at Hastings Beauty School tuition cost is listed as $15,190. That does not include registration fees and other costs such as books.
- Jolie Hair & Beauty Academy - Its cosmetology program is designed to be completed in 33 weeks and will cost about $15,700 if completed within normal time. This price does not include books, or personal and other expenses.
- Meridian College - The cosmetology program at Meridian College tuition and fees costs about $16,500 and includes 1,200 hours of training. This price does not include housing and other costs.
- Pivot Point - Cosmetology program tuition and fees cost close to $18,400 not including books and other expenses. This 1,500 hour program takes an average of 11 months to complete.
- Remington College - Cosmetology program listed price is $19,125 for tuition and fees. That estimate does not include other costs like personal and housing expenses.
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Barbering Programs Cost
- Jolie Hair & Beauty Academy - The barbering program is designed to be completed in 42 weeks and will cost $19,684 if completed within normal time.
- Miller-Motte College - Barbering program tuition and fees cost $16,520 for its 1,528 hour program that takes about 18 months to complete. That estimate does not include books and other expenses like housing.
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Esthetics Programs Cost
The esthetician programs at our partner cosmetology schools cost between $9,000 and $11,500.
- Blake Austin College - Esthetician and skin care specialist program tuition and fees cost about $11,500. It takes six months to complete the 600-hour program.
- Empire Beauty School - Esthetician and skin care specialist program tuition and fees cost close to $9,315 not including books, housing, and other personal expenses. This 750-hour program takes full-time students six months to complete.
- Jolie Hair & Beauty Academy - Its esthetics program is designed to be completed in 26 weeks and will cost close to $11,000 if completed within normal time. This price does not include books or personal and other expenses.
- Miller-Motte College - Esthetician and skin care specialist program tuition and fees cost about $10,500 not including books and other expenses. This 720-hour program takes close to 8 months to complete.
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Nail Technician Program Cost
- Remington College - Its nail technician diploma program listed price is $4,800. This program is not eligible for Title IV financial aid. Tuition includes a kit featuring Cuccio products and tools.
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We don’t cover financial aid in this article but learn about different financial aid options for cosmetology school through that link.
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