Cosmetology and Cosmetologist Career Programs Averge Tuition Costs

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist is a program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. The career program is categorized into several sub areas including barbering and make-up artists.


In 2014, the average tuition and fees for all Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs is $8,048 and the costs for books and supplies is $948 in average.
Average Tuition for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$8,048$948

Next Tables show the average tuition for each sub programs of cosmetology and cosmetologist careers. You may want to detail information about tuition and colleges offering the career program by following link on the career program name.

Barberging 218 schools
Average Tuition for Barbering/Barber Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$11,726$1,128

Electrology And Electrolysis 4 schools
Average Tuition for Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$6,911$334

Make-up Artist 20 schools
Average Tuition for Make-Up Artist/Specialist Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$8,755$1,374

Hair Styling and Hair Design 54 schools
Average Tuition for Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$11,085$1,366

Facial Treatment and Facialist 43 schools
Average Tuition for Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$4,931$755

Aesthetician, Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 520 schools
Average Tuition for Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$8,057$1,171

Nail Technician and Manicurist 538 schools
Average Tuition for Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$3,746$695

Permanent Cosmetics, Makeup and Tattooing 1 schools
Average Tuition for Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup and Tattooing Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$4,950$0

Beauty Salon Manager 14 schools
Average Tuition for Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$6,622$909

Cosmetology, Barber, Styling, and Nail Instructor 587 schools
Average Tuition for Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$5,955$484

Master Aesthetician and Esthetician 37 schools
Average Tuition for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Career
Tuition & FeesBooks & Supplies
Costs$9,778$1,401