Cosmetology Schools in Nebraska

Nebraska has 5 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 286 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $17,750 to $21,916, with a median of $18,100 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,172 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Capitol Beauty School, Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy and Joseph's College Cosmetology.

5
Schools with this program
286
Graduates last year
$18,100
Median program tuition
$26,172
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Nebraska

All 5 cosmetology schools in Nebraska

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Capitol Beauty School

Omaha, NE

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,100
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
96
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,223
Type
Private for-profit

Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy

Omaha, NE

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,750
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
81
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,375
Type
Private for-profit

Joseph's College Cosmetology

Lincoln, NE

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,800
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
58
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,172
Type
Private for-profit

College of Hair Design-East Campus

Lincoln, NE

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,916
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,785
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Nebraska?

The median published tuition is $18,100 (range $17,750 to $21,916, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy ($17,750), Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics ($18,050) and Capitol Beauty School ($18,100). 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 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,172 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.