Cosmetology Schools in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 78 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,500 to $18,315, with a median of $17,000 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,924 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at South Hills Beauty Academy, Empire Beauty School-North Hills and Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology.

3
Schools with this program
78
Graduates last year
$17,000
Median program tuition
$24,924
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Pittsburgh, PA

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South Hills Beauty Academy

Pittsburgh, PA

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

Empire Beauty School-North Hills

Pittsburgh, PA

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

Also within 30 miles of Pittsburgh

Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin

West Mifflin, PA

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

Empire Beauty School-Monroeville

Monroeville, PA

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

Bella Capelli Academy

Monroeville, PA

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

Douglas Education Center

Monessen, PA

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

Butler Beauty Academy

Butler, PA

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

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Pittsburgh, PA?

The median published tuition is $17,000 (range $16,500 to $18,315, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at South Hills Beauty Academy ($16,500), Empire Beauty School-North Hills ($17,000) and Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology ($18,315). 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 10 months to finish (9 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 $24,924 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.