Cosmetology Schools in Lincoln, NE

Lincoln, NE has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 109 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $18,050 to $21,916, with a median of $18,800 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,936 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Joseph's College Cosmetology, College of Hair Design-East Campus and Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics.

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Schools with this program
109
Graduates last year
$18,800
Median program tuition
$25,936
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Lincoln, NE

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Joseph's College Cosmetology

Lincoln, NE

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,800
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
58
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,172
Type
Private for-profit

College of Hair Design-East Campus

Lincoln, NE

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,916
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,785
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Lincoln, NE?

The median published tuition is $18,800 (range $18,050 to $21,916, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics ($18,050), Joseph's College Cosmetology ($18,800) and College of Hair Design-East Campus ($21,916). 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 13 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 $25,936 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.