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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Program 2022 Average Tuition Costs

What is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program?

A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations
For the academic year 2021-2022, the average tuition of colleges offering Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program is $13,234 for undergraduate programs and $10,819 for graduate programs. The following table shows the average tuition & fees for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs.
2021-2022 Average Tuition & Fees of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Program
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$4,637$13,234
Graduate$8,474$10,819

Career and Salary after Completing Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Program

Next jobs are possible careers after completing Cosmetology/Cosmetologist major program. The average wage is based on the employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average annual wage of Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists career is $31,530 and, for Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance, the average annual income is $81,600.
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2021)
Job TitleHourly WageAnnual Wage
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$15.16$31,530
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance$39.23$81,600
Manicurists and Pedicurists$13.17$27,390
Skincare Specialists$18.74$38,970

Average Salary after Completing Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Program

The following table shows the average earning of students three years after completing the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program by degree type. The average earning after graduation is $15,012 for bachelor's degree and $16,562 for undergraduate certificate programs.
DegreeAverage EarningAverage Loan Debt
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$16,562$9,319
Associate's Degree$17,085$9,637
Bachelor's Degree$15,012-
Graduate/Professional Certificate$12,541-

Schools Offering Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Programs

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Central Alabama Community College

Alexander City, AL | public, 2-4 years
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2021-2022$4,930(in-state) $8,620(out-of-state)
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Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, AL | public, 2-4 years
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2021-2022$4,860(in-state) $8,850(out-of-state)
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Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL | public, 2-4 years
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2021-2022$3,936(in-state) $6,888(out-of-state)
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New Beginning College of Cosmetology

Albertville, AL | private (for-profit), Less than 2-years
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2021-2022$12,150
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George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Dothan, AL | public, 2-4 years
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2021-2022$4,800(in-state) $8,790(out-of-state)
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George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

Hanceville, AL | public, 2-4 years
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2021-2022$4,860(in-state) $8,550(out-of-state)
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George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Selma, AL | public, 2-4 years
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2021-2022$4,560(in-state) $8,250(out-of-state)
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J F Ingram State Technical College

Deatsville, AL | public, 2-4 years
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2021-2022$5,472(in-state) $5,472(out-of-state)
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Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL | public, 2-4 years
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2021-2022$4,860(in-state) $8,550(out-of-state)
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Andalusia, AL | public, 2-4 years
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2021-2022$4,620(in-state) $8,310(out-of-state)

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