Cosmetology Schools in Indiana

Indiana has 29 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 28 private. Together they graduated 917 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,600 to $21,594, with a median of $17,890 across the 27 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,547 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis, Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis and The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville.

29
Schools with this program
917
Graduates last year
$17,890
Median program tuition
$22,547
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Indiana

All 29 cosmetology schools in Indiana

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Summit Salon Academy

Anderson, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,800
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,541
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Speedway

Speedway, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,065
Type
Private for-profit

Rogers Academy of Hair Design

Evansville, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,850
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,318
Type
Private for-profit

J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy

Terre Haute, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,285
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
38
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,990
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,900
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,655
Type
Private for-profit

Art22 Academy

Fort Wayne, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,599
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
17
Type
Private for-profit

Vincennes Beauty College

Vincennes, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,250
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
16
Type
Private for-profit

Denmark College

Merrillville, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,500
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,052
Type
Private for-profit

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN

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Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,126
Graduates last year
8
Type
Public

Ravenscroft Beauty College

Fort Wayne, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,350
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,350
Type
Private for-profit

Kenny's Academy of Barbering

Indianapolis, IN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,890
Length
11 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,998
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Indiana?

The median published tuition is $17,890 (range $9,600 to $21,594, 27 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Taylor Institute of Cosmetology II ($9,600), Vincennes Beauty College ($12,250) and Christina and Company Education Center ($13,000). 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 13 months to finish (10 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 23 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $22,547 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 Indiana?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Vincennes University.

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.