Esthetician Schools in North Carolina

North Carolina has 25 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 20 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 999 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,100 to $14,545, with a median of $12,433 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,165 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Health And Style Institute, Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill and Cape Fear Community College.

25
Schools with this program
999
Graduates last year
$12,433
Median program tuition
$24,165
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 25 esthetician schools in North Carolina

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Health And Style Institute

Greensboro, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,545
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
268
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,175
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,274
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
92
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,929
Type
Private for-profit

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,772
Graduates last year
70
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,092
Type
Public

College of Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,591
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
64
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,302
Type
Private for-profit

Leons Beauty School Inc

Greensboro, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,100
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,984
Type
Private for-profit

Gaston College

Dallas, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,229
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,509
Type
Public

Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,900
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,238
Type
Public

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,588
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,833
Type
Public

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,640
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,296
Type
Public

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,690
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$16,638
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in North Carolina?

The median published tuition is $12,433 (range $5,100 to $14,545, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Leons Beauty School Inc ($5,100), Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design ($8,850) and College of Wilmington ($10,591). 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 8 months to finish (4 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 18 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,165 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 North Carolina?

Yes. 20 public schools offer it, including Cape Fear Community College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Central Carolina Community College and Gaston 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.