Esthetician Schools in New York

New York has 27 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 3 public and 24 private. Together they graduated 2,762 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,000 to $15,741, with a median of $9,475 across the 27 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,604 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup, Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics and Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute.

27
Schools with this program
2,762
Graduates last year
$9,475
Median program tuition
$26,604
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Esthetician Schools by city in New York

All 27 esthetician schools in New York

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Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers

Nanuet, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,395
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
174
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,800
Type
Private for-profit

New York Institute of Beauty

Islandia, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,741
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
149
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,240
Type
Private for-profit

Aesthetic Science Institute

Latham, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,500
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
133
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,701
Type
Private for-profit

Brittany Beauty Academy

Levittown, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,510
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
75
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,507
Type
Private for-profit

Career School of NY

Staten Island, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,470
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
61
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,601
Type
Private nonprofit

Brittany Beauty Academy

Bronx, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,510
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,507
Type
Private for-profit

Brittany Beauty Academy

Brooklyn, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,510
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,604
Type
Private for-profit

Erie 1 BOCES

West Seneca, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
47
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,994
Type
Public

Berkowits School of Electrolysis

Forest Hills, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,350
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,276
Type
Private for-profit

Western Suffolk BOCES

Northport, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,080
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,693
Type
Public

Paul Mitchell the School-NYC

Staten Island, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,100
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,668
Type
Private for-profit

Arrojo Cosmetology School

New York, NY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,900
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,086
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in New York?

The median published tuition is $9,475 (range $1,000 to $15,741, 27 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-New York ($1,000), Career School of NY ($5,470) and Grace International Beauty School ($6,000). 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 8 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 27 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,604 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 New York?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Erie 1 BOCES, Western Suffolk BOCES and Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES.

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.