Cosmetology Schools in Reno, NV

Reno, NV has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 173 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $18,766 to $19,905, with a median of $19,350 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,346 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-Reno, Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno and International Academy of Style.

3
Schools with this program
173
Graduates last year
$19,350
Median program tuition
$25,346
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Reno, NV

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Paul Mitchell the School-Reno

Reno, NV

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,905
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
83
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,346
Type
Private for-profit

International Academy of Style

Reno, NV

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,350
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,903
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Reno

Sierra Academy of Style

Carson City, NV

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,600
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,435
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Reno, NV?

The median published tuition is $19,350 (range $18,766 to $19,905, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno ($18,766), International Academy of Style ($19,350) and Paul Mitchell the School-Reno ($19,905). 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 14 months to finish (12 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,346 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.