Esthetician Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 27 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 5 public and 22 private. Together they graduated 1,176 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $4,680 to $14,700, with a median of $10,768 across the 24 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,949 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Aveda Fredric's Institute-Cincinnati, Aveda Institute-Columbus and Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences.

27
Schools with this program
1,176
Graduates last year
$10,768
Median program tuition
$21,949
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Esthetician Schools by city in Ohio

All 27 esthetician schools in Ohio

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Aveda Fredric's Institute-Cincinnati

West Chester, OH

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Program tuition
$13,880
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
188
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,120
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Columbus

Columbus, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,700
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
149
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,383
Type
Private for-profit

Elite School of Cosmetology

Norwalk, OH

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Program tuition
$9,060
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
57
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,900
Type
Private for-profit

Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville

Strongsville, OH

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Program tuition
$10,620
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
55
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,853
Type
Private for-profit

Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor

Mentor, OH

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Program tuition
$10,620
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
52
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,853
Type
Private for-profit

LaBarberia Institute of Hair

Mayfield Hts, OH

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Program tuition
$12,375
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,494
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg

Perrysburg, OH

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Program tuition
$10,915
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,056
Type
Private for-profit

Casal Aveda Institute

Niles, OH

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Program tuition
$8,550
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,835
Type
Private for-profit

National Beauty College

Canton, OH

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Program tuition
$8,400
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,292
Type
Private for-profit

Apollo Career Center

Lima, OH

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Certificate
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,203
Type
Public

Portage Lakes Career Center

Uniontown, OH

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Program tuition
$9,495
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,998
Type
Public

EHOVE Career Center

Milan, OH

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Certificate
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,450
Type
Public

Paramount Beauty Academy

Portsmouth, OH

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Program tuition
$13,580
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$13,714
Type
Private for-profit

Gerbers Akron Beauty School

Akron, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,150
Length
10 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,718
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Ohio?

The median published tuition is $10,768 (range $4,680 to $14,700, 24 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Buckeye Joint Vocational School ($4,680), Gerbers Akron Beauty School ($6,150) and Lorain County Joint Vocational School District ($7,050). 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 7 months to finish (4 to 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 28 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,949 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 Ohio?

Yes. 5 public schools offer it, including Apollo Career Center, Lorain County Joint Vocational School District, Portage Lakes Career Center, EHOVE Career Center and Buckeye Joint Vocational School.

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.