Cosmetology Schools in Denver, CO

Denver, CO has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 187 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,805 to $21,150, with a median of $11,537 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $27,285 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Aveda Institute-Denver, Emily Griffith Technical College and United Beauty College.

3
Schools with this program
187
Graduates last year
$11,537
Median program tuition
$27,285
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Denver, CO

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Aveda Institute-Denver

Denver, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,150
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
103
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,300
Type
Private for-profit

United Beauty College

Denver, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,805
Length
13 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,285
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Denver

Paul Mitchell the School-Denver

Lakewood, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,427
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
75
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,881
Type
Private for-profit

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,016
Graduates last year
65
Type
Public

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,626
Graduates last year
94
Type
Public

Avalon Institute-Aurora

Aurora, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,250
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,893
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Littleton

Littleton, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,350
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,892
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Aurora

Aurora, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,350
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,892
Type
Private for-profit

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, CO

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,140
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,882
Type
Public

Empire Beauty School-Thornton

Thornton, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,350
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,829
Type
Private for-profit

Stacey James Institute

Parker, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,000
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,909
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Denver, CO?

The median published tuition is $11,537 (range $10,805 to $21,150, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at United Beauty College ($10,805), Emily Griffith Technical College ($11,537) and Aveda Institute-Denver ($21,150). 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 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $27,285 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 Denver, CO?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Emily Griffith Technical 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.