Cosmetology Schools in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL has 7 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 273 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,410 to $22,575, with a median of $21,725 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,569 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW and City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College.

7
Schools with this program
273
Graduates last year
$21,725
Median program tuition
$26,569
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 cosmetology schools in Chicago, IL

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Paul Mitchell the School-Chicago

Chicago, IL

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Program tuition
$22,575
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
70
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,229
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Chicago

Bell Mar Beauty College

Cicero, IL

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Program tuition
$12,475
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,300
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Stone Park

Stone Park, IL

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Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,065
Type
Private for-profit

Rosel School of Cosmetology

Niles, IL

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Program tuition
$13,500
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,895
Type
Private for-profit

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Oakbrook, IL

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Program tuition
$19,900
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,765
Type
Private for-profit

Cameo Beauty Academy

Oak Lawn, IL

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Program tuition
$17,985
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,819
Type
Private for-profit

Hair Professionals Career College

Palos Hills, IL

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Program tuition
$20,162
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,713
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Lombard

Lombard, IL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$22,575
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,229
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Chicago, IL?

The median published tuition is $21,725 (range $16,410 to $22,575, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago ($16,410), Steven Papageorge Hair Academy ($17,250) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Chicago NW ($21,725). 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 (11 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,569 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 Chicago, IL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman 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.