Cosmetology Schools in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, MD has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 129 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $19,650 to $22,300, with a median of $19,650 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

The largest programs by graduates are at Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School, Baltimore Studio of Hair Design and Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex.

3
Schools with this program
129
Graduates last year
$19,650
Median program tuition

All 3 cosmetology schools in Baltimore, MD

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Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex

Baltimore, MD

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Program tuition
$19,650
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,204
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Baltimore

Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie

Glen Burnie, MD

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Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills

Owings Mills, MD

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Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Maryland

Bel Air, MD

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Program tuition
$19,750
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,842
Type
Private for-profit

Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel

Laurel, MD

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Program tuition
$18,525
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,286
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Baltimore, MD?

The median published tuition is $19,650 (range $19,650 to $22,300, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Baltimore Studio of Hair Design ($19,650), Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex ($19,650) and Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School ($22,300). 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 15 months to finish (15 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

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.