Cosmetology Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 21 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 4 public and 17 private. Together they graduated 1,157 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $5,500 to $21,600, with a median of $17,520 across the 21 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,244 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Total Image Beauty Academy, Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness and Innovate Salon Academy.

21
Schools with this program
1,157
Graduates last year
$17,520
Median program tuition
$25,244
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 21 cosmetology schools in New Jersey

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Total Image Beauty Academy

Union City, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,132
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
121
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,983
Type
Private for-profit

Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,112
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
86
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,586
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,520
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
77
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,829
Type
Private for-profit

Shore Beauty School

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,225
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
66
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,418
Type
Private for-profit

Pro Beauty Academy

Edison, NJ

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Certificate
Graduates last year
62
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,297
Type
Private for-profit

Artistic Academy of Hair Design

Morris Plains, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,600
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
59
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,960
Type
Private for-profit

Salon Professional Academy

Howell, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,805
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
55
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield

Bloomfield, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,320
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,015
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Union

Union, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,320
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,015
Type
Private for-profit

P B Cosmetology Education Center

Gloucester, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,200
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
43
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,254
Type
Private for-profit

Cutting Edge Academy

Succasunna, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,675
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,387
Type
Private for-profit

MCVSD

Freehold, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,000
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,480
Type
Public

Innovate Salon Academy

Ewing, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,112
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
31
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,586
Type
Private for-profit

Innovate Salon Academy

Brick Township, NJ

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,112
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,586
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in New Jersey?

The median published tuition is $17,520 (range $5,500 to $21,600, 21 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Union County Vocational Technical School ($5,500), MCVSD ($8,000) and Ocean County Vocational-Technical School ($8,050). 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 10 months to finish (9 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,244 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 New Jersey?

Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Ocean County Vocational-Technical School, MCVSD, Union County Vocational Technical School and Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education.

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.