Cosmetology Schools in Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 186 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,600 to $18,789, with a median of $17,745 across the 4 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,312 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-Louisville, Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth and Empire Beauty School-Dixie.

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Schools with this program
186
Graduates last year
$17,745
Median program tuition
$25,312
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in Louisville, KY

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Paul Mitchell the School-Louisville

Louisville, KY

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Program tuition
$18,789
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
105
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,485
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth

Louisville, KY

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Program tuition
$17,145
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Dixie

Louisville, KY

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Program tuition
$18,345
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,829
Type
Private for-profit

Ideal Beauty Academy

Louisville, KY

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Program tuition
$16,600
Length
12 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,686
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Louisville

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Louisville, KY?

The median published tuition is $17,745 (range $16,600 to $18,789, 4 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Ideal Beauty Academy ($16,600), Empire Beauty School-Chenoweth ($17,145) and Empire Beauty School-Dixie ($18,345). 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 (11 to 12 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 $25,312 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.