Cosmetology Schools in San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 252 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $54,427 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at San Jose City College, Paul Mitchell the School-San Jose and The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose.

3
Schools with this program
252
Graduates last year
$54,427
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in San Jose, CA

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San Jose City College

San Jose, CA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,366
Graduates last year
102
Median earnings, 1 yr
$54,427
Type
Public

Also within 30 miles of San Jose

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,332
Graduates last year
34
Type
Public

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,444
Graduates last year
36
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $54,427 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 San Jose, CA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including San Jose City College.

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.