Cosmetology Schools in Appleton, WI

Appleton, WI has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 69 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $27,671 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College and Academy of Beauty Professionals.

3
Schools with this program
69
Graduates last year
$27,671
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Appleton, WI

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Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,980
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,330
Type
Public

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Appleton, WI

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Program tuition
$24,876
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Appleton

Empire Beauty School-Green Bay

Ashwaubenon, WI

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Program tuition
$18,182
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
50
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,071
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Green Bay, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$24,876
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $27,671 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 Appleton, WI?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Fox Valley Technical College.

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.