Cosmetology Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 54 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 10 public and 44 private. Together they graduated 1,793 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,940 to $22,500, with a median of $17,000 across the 50 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,061 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Jean Madeline Aveda Institute, Bella Capelli Academy and Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia.

54
Schools with this program
1,793
Graduates last year
$17,000
Median program tuition
$23,061
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Pennsylvania

All 54 cosmetology schools in Pennsylvania

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Jean Madeline Aveda Institute

Philadelphia, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,180
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
114
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,303
Type
Private for-profit

Bella Capelli Academy

Monroeville, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,625
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
103
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,843
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Springfield

Springfield, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
91
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg

Harrisburg, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
70
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,747
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley

Whitehall, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
63
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham

Wyncote, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
62
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Lancaster

Lancaster, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
58
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Metro Beauty Academy

Allentown, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,450
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,830
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam

Shamokin Dam, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
49
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-York

York, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

American Barber and Beauty Academy

Reading, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,575
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,947
Type
Private for-profit

South Hills Beauty Academy

Pittsburgh, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,500
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,924
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin

West Mifflin, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-North Hills

Pittsburgh, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,747
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Hanover

Hanover, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,065
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Pottsville

Pottsville, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,071
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Reading

Reading, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

Venus Beauty Academy

Aston, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,750
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,017
Type
Private for-profit

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,565
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,444
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Monroeville

Monroeville, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

The Beauty Institute-Ambler

Ambler, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,050
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,968
Type
Private for-profit

The Beauty Institute

Stroudsburg, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,050
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,219
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Lebanon

Lebanon, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,500
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,747
Type
Private for-profit

Douglas Education Center

Monessen, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$20,050
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,222
Type
Private for-profit

Laurel Technical Institute

Hermitage, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,565
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,443
Type
Private for-profit

The Beauty Institute

Whitehall, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,050
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,014
Type
Private for-profit

Altoona Beauty School Inc

Altoona, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,625
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,012
Type
Private for-profit

Butler Beauty Academy

Butler, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,100
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,061
Type
Private for-profit

Lehigh Valley Barber School

Bethlehem, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,125
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,877
Type
Private for-profit

Cortiva Institute

King Of Prussia, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,525
Length
12 months
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $17,000 (range $9,940 to $22,500, 50 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center ($9,940), Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology ($11,790) and Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program ($12,500). 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 9 months to finish (9 to 22 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 45 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,061 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. 10 public schools offer it, including York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education, Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, Indiana County Technology Center and Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center.

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.