Cosmetology Schools in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 249 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $17,000 to $20,180, with a median of $17,000 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,747 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, Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia and Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia.

3
Schools with this program
249
Graduates last year
$17,000
Median program tuition
$22,747
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Philadelphia, PA

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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

Also within 30 miles of Philadelphia

Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill, NJ

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Program tuition
$17,520
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
77
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,829
Type
Private for-profit

P B Cosmetology Education Center

Gloucester, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,200
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
43
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,254
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

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

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

Cortiva Institute

King Of Prussia, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,525
Length
12 months
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

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Philadelphia, PA?

The median published tuition is $17,000 (range $17,000 to $20,180, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia ($17,000), Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia ($17,000) and Jean Madeline Aveda Institute ($20,180). 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 10 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 $22,747 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.