Louisiana has 29 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 4 public and 25 private. Together they graduated 1,662 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $10,560 to $24,805, with a median of $16,737 across the 25 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $18,637 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Baton Rouge and Paul Mitchell the School-New Orleans.
How much does cosmetology training cost in Louisiana?
The median published tuition is $16,737 (range $10,560 to $24,805, 25 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Cloyd's Beauty School 1 Inc ($10,560), Cloyd's Beauty School 3 Inc ($10,560) and John Jay Beauty College ($11,500). 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 (11 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do cosmetology graduates earn?
Across 24 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $18,637 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 Louisiana?
Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Delgado Community College, Bossier Parish Community College, Baton Rouge Community College and South Louisiana Community 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.