Cosmetology Schools in Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 189 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,916 to $18,650, with a median of $16,775 across the 5 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 Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis, Empire Beauty School-E Memphis and Gould's Academy.

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Schools with this program
189
Graduates last year
$16,775
Median program tuition
$22,747
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in Memphis, TN

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Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis

Memphis, TN

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Program tuition
$16,775
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
85
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,886
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-E Memphis

Memphis, TN

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Program tuition
$17,145
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,747
Type
Private for-profit

Gould's Academy

Memphis, TN

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Program tuition
$18,650
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
33
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,111
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Memphis

Gould's Academy

Bartlett, TN

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Program tuition
$18,650
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
59
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,111
Type
Private for-profit

Delta Technical College-Mississippi

Horn Lake, MS

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Program tuition
$20,660
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
115
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,005
Type
Private for-profit

Studio 75 Hair Academy

Millington, TN

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Program tuition
$15,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
1
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Memphis, TN?

The median published tuition is $16,775 (range $4,916 to $18,650, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ($4,916), Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis ($16,775) and Empire Beauty School-E Memphis ($17,145). 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 12 months to finish (11 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 5 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.

Are there public cosmetology programs in Memphis, TN?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis.

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.