Cosmetology Schools in Connecticut

Connecticut has 9 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 251 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,550 to $20,775, with a median of $19,000 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $27,479 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at International Institute of Cosmetology, TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown and Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven.

9
Schools with this program
251
Graduates last year
$19,000
Median program tuition
$27,479
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 cosmetology schools in Connecticut

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TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown

Newtown, CT

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,000
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
56
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,850
Type
Private for-profit

Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc

Seymour, CT

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,950
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,629
Type
Private for-profit

Dolce The Academy

Waterbury, CT

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,700
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,675
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Connecticut?

The median published tuition is $19,000 (range $16,550 to $20,775, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport ($16,550), Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology ($16,550) and Dolce The Academy ($16,700). 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 (10 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 8 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $27,479 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.