Esthetician Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 26 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 1 public and 25 private. Together they graduated 1,181 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,900 to $7,571, with a median of $5,213 across the 20 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,061 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at The Beauty Institute-Ambler, Cortiva Institute and Jean Madeline Aveda Institute.

26
Schools with this program
1,181
Graduates last year
$5,213
Median program tuition
$23,061
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 26 esthetician schools in Pennsylvania

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The Beauty Institute-Ambler

Ambler, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,700
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
152
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,968
Type
Private for-profit

Cortiva Institute

King Of Prussia, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,975
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
141
Type
Private for-profit

Jean Madeline Aveda Institute

Philadelphia, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,825
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
103
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,303
Type
Private for-profit

South Hills Beauty Academy

Pittsburgh, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,775
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
93
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,924
Type
Private for-profit

American Barber and Beauty Academy

Reading, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,150
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
65
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,947
Type
Private for-profit

The Beauty Institute

Whitehall, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,700
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
61
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,014
Type
Private for-profit

Altoona Beauty School Inc

Altoona, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,725
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
56
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,012
Type
Private for-profit

Douglas Education Center

Monessen, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$20,050
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,222
Type
Private for-profit

Metro Beauty Academy

Allentown, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,065
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
43
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,830
Type
Private for-profit

Venus Beauty Academy

Aston, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,200
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,017
Type
Private for-profit

The Beauty Institute

Stroudsburg, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,700
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,219
Type
Private for-profit

Butler Beauty Academy

Butler, PA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,900
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,061
Type
Private for-profit

Laurel Business Institute

Uniontown, PA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,565
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,444
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Pennsylvania?

The median published tuition is $5,213 (range $3,900 to $7,571, 20 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Butler Beauty Academy ($3,900), Butler Beauty Academy-Kittanning Beauty Academy ($3,900) and Butler Beauty Academy-New Castle Beauty Academy ($3,900). 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 4 months to finish (3 to 6 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 22 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,061 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Somerset County Technology Center.

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.