Cosmetology Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 41 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 5 public and 36 private. Together they graduated 1,616 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,255 to $28,650, with a median of $18,198 across the 32 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $20,285 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Douglas J Aveda Institute, Empire Beauty School-Michigan and Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan.

41
Schools with this program
1,616
Graduates last year
$18,198
Median program tuition
$20,285
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Michigan

All 41 cosmetology schools in Michigan

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Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$23,000
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
353
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,801
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
120
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,747
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Michigan

Sterling Heights, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,240
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
109
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,844
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey School of Beauty

Taylor, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$28,650
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
102
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,752
Type
Private for-profit

Twin City Beauty College

Saint Joseph, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
102
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,898
Type
Private for-profit

Elevate Salon Institute

Royal Oak, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,859
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,499
Type
Private for-profit

Mott Community College

Flint, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,009
Graduates last year
43
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,965
Type
Public

L'esprit Academy

Canton, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,515
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,627
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College-Roseville

Roseville, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
36
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,591
Type
Private for-profit

Protege Academy

East Lansing, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,600
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,302
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College

Madison Heights, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,591
Type
Private for-profit

Michigan College of Beauty-Troy

Troy, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,500
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,070
Type
Private for-profit

Brighton Institute of Cosmetology

Brighton, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,615
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,413
Type
Private for-profit

Protege Academy

Mt. Pleasant, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,600
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,302
Type
Private for-profit

Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe

Monroe, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,775
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,970
Type
Private for-profit

Nuvo College of Cosmetology

Norton Shores, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,314
Type
Private for-profit

Kirtland Community College

Grayling, MI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,370
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

P&A Scholars Beauty School

Detroit, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,500
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,312
Type
Private for-profit

Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology

Cadillac, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,255
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,698
Type
Private for-profit

French Academy of Cosmetology

Spring Lake, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,265
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,771
Type
Private for-profit

Hillsdale Beauty College

Hillsdale, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,150
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
11
Type
Private for-profit

D&S School of Cosmetology

Waterford, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
2
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Michigan?

The median published tuition is $18,198 (range $10,255 to $28,650, 32 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology ($10,255), Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc ($12,900) and D&S School of Cosmetology ($14,000). 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 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 26 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,285 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 Michigan?

Yes. 5 public schools offer it, including Mott Community College, Kirtland Community College, Northern Michigan University, Gogebic Community College and Montcalm 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.