Cosmetology Schools in West Virginia

West Virginia has 10 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 6 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 157 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,809 to $20,502, with a median of $12,250 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $19,146 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Morgantown Beauty College Inc, Carver Career Center and Academy of Careers and Technology.

10
Schools with this program
157
Graduates last year
$12,250
Median program tuition
$19,146
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 10 cosmetology schools in West Virginia

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Carver Career Center

Charleston, WV

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,097
Length
18 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,150
Type
Public

Huntington School of Beauty Culture

Huntington, WV

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,400
Length
18 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,142
Type
Private for-profit

Charleston School of Beauty Culture

Charleston, WV

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,250
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$13,070
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in West Virginia?

The median published tuition is $12,250 (range $5,809 to $20,502, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Mercer County Technical Education Center ($5,809), Carver Career Center ($7,097) and Roane-Jackson Technical Center ($9,100). 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 18 months to finish (12 to 24 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $19,146 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 West Virginia?

Yes. 6 public schools offer it, including Carver Career Center, Academy of Careers and Technology, New River Community and Technical College, Boone Career and Technical Center and Mercer County Technical Education 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.