Cosmetology Schools in Lakeland, FL

Lakeland, FL has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 111 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,480 to $18,216, with a median of $16,320 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,025 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Empire Beauty School-Lakeland, Traviss Technical College and Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland.

3
Schools with this program
111
Graduates last year
$16,320
Median program tuition
$21,025
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Lakeland, FL

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Empire Beauty School-Lakeland

Lakeland, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,320
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
69
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,071
Type
Private for-profit

Traviss Technical College

Lakeland, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,480
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$16,973
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of Lakeland

Ridge Technical College

Winter Haven, FL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,930
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,511
Type
Public

Empire Beauty School-Tampa

Tampa, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,320
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Lakeland, FL?

The median published tuition is $16,320 (range $4,480 to $18,216, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Traviss Technical College ($4,480), Empire Beauty School-Lakeland ($16,320) and Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland ($18,216). 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 10 months to finish (9 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,025 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 Lakeland, FL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Traviss Technical College.

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.