Cosmetology Schools in West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach, FL has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 68 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,180 to $18,805, with a median of $16,391 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,605 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Empire Beauty School-West Palm, Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach and The Beauty Institute.

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Schools with this program
68
Graduates last year
$16,391
Median program tuition
$22,605
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in West Palm Beach, FL

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Empire Beauty School-West Palm

West Palm Beach, FL

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Program tuition
$16,320
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

The Beauty Institute

West Palm Beach, FL

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Program tuition
$18,805
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
4
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of West Palm Beach

Latin Beauty Academy

Greenacres, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,020
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
50
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,847
Type
Private for-profit

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,050
Graduates last year
62
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,182
Type
Public

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools

Boynton Beach, FL

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Program tuition
$19,500
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,322
Type
Private for-profit

Boca Beauty Academy

Boca Raton, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,750
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,375
Type
Private for-profit

Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland

Parkland, FL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,750
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,375
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in West Palm Beach, FL?

The median published tuition is $16,391 (range $14,180 to $18,805, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Palm Beach Academy of Health & Beauty ($14,180), Empire Beauty School-West Palm ($16,320) and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach ($16,462). 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 12 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 $22,605 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.