Cosmetology Schools in Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN has 5 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 144 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,800 to $20,458, with a median of $17,488 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,078 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, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis and Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis.

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Schools with this program
144
Graduates last year
$17,488
Median program tuition
$25,078
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 cosmetology schools in Indianapolis, IN

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Kenny's Academy of Barbering

Indianapolis, IN

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

Also within 30 miles of Indianapolis

Empire Beauty School-Speedway

Speedway, IN

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

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Indianapolis, IN?

The median published tuition is $17,488 (range $16,800 to $20,458, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Textures Institute of Cosmetology ($16,800), Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis ($17,085) and Kenny's Academy of Barbering ($17,890). 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 (11 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,078 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.