Cosmetology Schools in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 195 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,482 to $18,100, with a median of $15,400 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,738 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Avalon Institute-Phoenix, Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix and GateWay Community College-Central City.

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Schools with this program
195
Graduates last year
$15,400
Median program tuition
$26,738
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in Phoenix, AZ

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Avalon Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

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

Paul Mitchell the School-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

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

Xtylo Beauty College

Phoenix, AZ

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

Also within 30 miles of Phoenix

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale, AZ

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Program tuition
$18,320
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
78
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,291
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

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

Aveda Institute-Phoenix

Tempe, AZ

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Program tuition
$20,700
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
68
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,985
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

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

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

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

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Phoenix, AZ?

The median published tuition is $15,400 (range $9,482 to $18,100, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at GateWay Community College-Central City ($9,482), Xtylo Beauty College ($13,200) and Avalon Institute-Phoenix ($17,600). 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 13 months to finish (12 to 20 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,738 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 Phoenix, AZ?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including GateWay Community College-Central City.

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.