Cosmetology Schools in Arizona

Arizona has 21 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 4 public and 17 private. Together they graduated 1,057 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,482 to $20,700, with a median of $17,700 across the 19 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,138 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Avalon Institute-Mesa, Avalon Institute-Phoenix and Studio Academy of Beauty.

21
Schools with this program
1,057
Graduates last year
$17,700
Median program tuition
$24,138
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Arizona

All 21 cosmetology schools in Arizona

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Avalon Institute-Mesa

Mesa, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,600
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
111
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,901
Type
Private for-profit

Avalon Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,600
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
110
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,901
Type
Private for-profit

Studio Academy of Beauty

Chandler, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,495
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
109
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,882
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Avondale

Avondale, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,200
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
91
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,071
Type
Private for-profit

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,320
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
78
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,291
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,700
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
74
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,985
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Phoenix

Tempe, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,700
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
68
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,985
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Tucson

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,260
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
63
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Xtylo Beauty College

Tolleson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,200
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,554
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute Tucson-Avondale

Avondale, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,700
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,985
Type
Private for-profit

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,352
Graduates last year
40
Type
Public

Empire Beauty School-Chandler

Chandler, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,200
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, AZ

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,280
Graduates last year
35
Type
Public

Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

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Program tuition
$18,100
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,575
Type
Private for-profit

Charles of Italy Beauty College

Lake Havasu City, AZ

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Program tuition
$15,325
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,551
Type
Private for-profit

Xtylo Beauty College

Phoenix, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,200
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,554
Type
Private for-profit

Tucson College of Beauty

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,500
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,164
Type
Private for-profit

Turning Point Beauty College

Chandler, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,850
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,414
Type
Private for-profit

Arizona Academy of Beauty

Tucson, AZ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,700
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,136
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Arizona?

The median published tuition is $17,700 (range $9,482 to $20,700, 19 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at GateWay Community College-Central City ($9,482), East Valley Institute of Technology ($12,500) and Xtylo Beauty College ($13,200). 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 cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 12 months to finish (11 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,138 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in Arizona?

Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Eastern Arizona College, Northland Pioneer College, GateWay Community College-Central City and East Valley Institute of Technology.

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.