Cosmetology Schools in Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL has 6 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 264 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,820 to $18,850, with a median of $17,160 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,991 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Summit Salon Academy, Empire Beauty School-Tampa and Paul Mitchell the School-Tampa.

6
Schools with this program
264
Graduates last year
$17,160
Median program tuition
$23,991
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 cosmetology schools in Tampa, FL

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Summit Salon Academy

Tampa, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,000
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
81
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,514
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Tampa

Tampa, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,320
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Tampa

Tampa, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,850
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
46
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,844
Type
Private for-profit

Erwin Technical College

Tampa, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,820
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,948
Type
Public

Shear Excellence Hair Academy

Tampa, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,776
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,029
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Tampa

Aveda Institute-Tallahassee

Clearwater, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,900
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
259
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,605
Type
Private for-profit

American Institute of Beauty

Largo, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,405
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,842
Type
Private for-profit

Loraines Academy & Spa

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,995
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,585
Type
Private for-profit

Fred K Marchman Technical College

New Port Richey, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$3,988
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,901
Type
Public

Bene's Career Academy

New Port Richey, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,950
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
35
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,107
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Tampa, FL?

The median published tuition is $17,160 (range $3,820 to $18,850, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Erwin Technical College ($3,820), Shear Excellence Hair Academy ($14,776) and Empire Beauty School-Tampa ($16,320). 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 11 months to finish (9 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,991 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 Tampa, FL?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Erwin 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.