Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
Covington, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $20,500
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 904
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $25,030
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana
Louisiana has 29 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 4 public and 25 private. Together they graduated 1,662 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $10,560 to $24,805, with a median of $16,737 across the 25 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $18,637 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Baton Rouge and Paul Mitchell the School-New Orleans.
29
Schools with this program
1,662
Graduates last year
$16,737
Median program tuition
$18,637
Median earnings, 1 yr after
Cosmetology Schools by city in Louisiana
All 29 cosmetology schools in Louisiana
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,500
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 113
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $18,242
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-New Orleans
Metairie, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $21,568
- Length
- 14 months
- Graduates last year
- 66
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,121
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cosmetology Training Center
Lafayette, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $16,737
- Length
- 15 months
- Graduates last year
- 58
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $17,334
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $21,000
- Length
- 14 months
- Graduates last year
- 56
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,121
- Type
- Private for-profit
John Jay Beauty College
Kenner, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $11,500
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 50
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $20,085
- Type
- Private for-profit
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,500
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 38
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $18,998
- Type
- Private for-profit
Stage One-The Hair School
Lake Charles, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $17,000
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 34
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $19,146
- Type
- Private for-profit
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $24,805
- Length
- 15 months
- Graduates last year
- 29
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $21,688
- Type
- Private for-profit
Blue Cliff College-Metairie
Metairie, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $24,805
- Length
- 15 months
- Graduates last year
- 28
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $21,688
- Type
- Private for-profit
Denham Springs Beauty School
Denham Springs, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $15,000
- Length
- 15 months
- Graduates last year
- 26
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $21,559
- Type
- Private for-profit
Belbo Beauty Institute
Shreveport, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $19,000
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 24
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $18,275
- Type
- Private for-profit
Compass Career College
Hammond, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $16,438
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 24
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $16,305
- Type
- Private for-profit
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $4,422
- Graduates last year
- 24
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $19,927
- Type
- Public
Cloyd's Beauty School 1 Inc
West Monroe, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $10,560
- Length
- 15 months
- Graduates last year
- 22
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $17,488
- Type
- Private for-profit
Avery James College
Lake Charles, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $18,700
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 20
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $17,965
- Type
- Private for-profit
Louisiana Academy of Beauty
Eunice, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $15,200
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 19
- Type
- Private for-profit
Pineville Beauty School
Pineville, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $14,250
- Length
- 16 months
- Graduates last year
- 18
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $10,890
- Type
- Private for-profit
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $4,339
- Graduates last year
- 17
- Type
- Public
Opelousas School of Cosmetology
Opelousas, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $14,500
- Length
- 14 months
- Graduates last year
- 17
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $17,910
- Type
- Private for-profit
Omega Institute of Cosmetology
Houma, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $16,500
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 15
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $16,364
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cloyd's Beauty School 3 Inc
Monroe, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $10,560
- Length
- 15 months
- Graduates last year
- 12
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $13,504
- Type
- Private for-profit
My Le's Beauty College
Gretna, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $13,650
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 10
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $16,943
- Type
- Private for-profit
LaSalle Tech
Houma, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $23,500
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 9
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $18,258
- Type
- Private for-profit
Stevensons Academy of Hair Design
New Orleans, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $14,175
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 7
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $24,394
- Type
- Private for-profit
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $4,419
- Graduates last year
- 6
- Type
- Public
Blalock's Professional Beauty College
Shreveport, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $15,500
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 6
- Type
- Private for-profit
Celebrity Stylist Beauty School
Monroe, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $18,700
- Length
- 13 months
- Graduates last year
- 5
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $22,562
- Type
- Private for-profit
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA
- Award
- Certificate
- Tuition (in-state, yearly)
- $4,210
- Graduates last year
- 5
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does cosmetology training cost in Louisiana?
The median published tuition is $16,737 (range $10,560 to $24,805, 25 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Cloyd's Beauty School 1 Inc ($10,560), Cloyd's Beauty School 3 Inc ($10,560) and John Jay Beauty College ($11,500). 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 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do cosmetology graduates earn?
Across 24 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $18,637 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 Louisiana?
Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Delgado Community College, Bossier Parish Community College, Baton Rouge Community College and South Louisiana Community 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.