Cosmetology Schools in Arkansas

Arkansas has 23 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 10 public and 13 private. Together they graduated 590 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,385 to $18,195, with a median of $16,230 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,630 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Career Academy of Hair Design, Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas and Hot Springs Beauty College.

23
Schools with this program
590
Graduates last year
$16,230
Median program tuition
$21,630
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 23 cosmetology schools in Arkansas

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Career Academy of Hair Design

Springdale, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,195
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
76
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,721
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,075
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
65
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,084
Type
Private for-profit

Hot Springs Beauty College

Hot Springs, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,750
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
48
Type
Private for-profit

Arthur's Beauty College

Jonesboro, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,330
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,169
Type
Private for-profit

The Salon Professional Academy

Sherwood, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,990
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,073
Type
Private for-profit

Arthur's Beauty College

Jacksonville, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,330
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,075
Type
Private for-profit

Arthur's Beauty College

Conway, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,330
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,075
Type
Private for-profit

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$8,901
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

Searcy Beauty College

Searcy, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,000
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,407
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Salon and Spa

Fort Smith, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$16,394
Type
Private for-profit

Arkansas Beauty College

Russellville, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,840
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Arkansas?

The median published tuition is $16,230 (range $7,385 to $18,195, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Academy of Professional Cosmetology ($7,385), Arkansas Beauty College ($15,000) and Hot Springs Beauty College ($15,750). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 13 months to finish (4 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 12 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,630 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in Arkansas?

Yes. 10 public schools offer it, including Arkansas State University Three Rivers, East Arkansas Community College, Arkansas State University-Newport, University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville and Arkansas Tech University.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.