Esthetician Schools in Arizona

Arizona has 16 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 2 public and 14 private. Together they graduated 1,890 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,515 to $12,717, with a median of $9,440 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,317 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Studio Academy of Beauty, Penrose Academy and Avalon Institute-Phoenix.

16
Schools with this program
1,890
Graduates last year
$9,440
Median program tuition
$26,317
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Esthetician Schools by city in Arizona

All 16 esthetician schools in Arizona

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Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,440
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
404
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,882
Type
Private for-profit

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,675
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
281
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,291
Type
Private for-profit

Avalon Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
197
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,901
Type
Private for-profit

Avalon Institute-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
181
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,901
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Phoenix

Tempe, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,200
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
127
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,985
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,200
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
122
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,985
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,706
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
93
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Tucson College of Beauty

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,800
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
70
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,164
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute Tucson-Avondale

Avondale, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,200
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
69
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,985
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,100
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,575
Type
Private for-profit

Turning Point Beauty College

Chandler, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,400
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,414
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Arizona?

The median published tuition is $9,440 (range $4,515 to $12,717, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at GateWay Community College-Central City ($4,515), Turning Point Beauty College ($6,400) and East Valley Institute of Technology ($6,515). 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 esthetician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 5 months to finish (4 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,317 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public esthetician programs in Arizona?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including East Valley Institute of Technology and GateWay Community College-Central City.

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.