Cosmetology Schools in Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NM has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 118 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $15,500 to $19,300, with a median of $16,818 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,177 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Aveda Institute-New Mexico, Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute and Central New Mexico Community College.

4
Schools with this program
118
Graduates last year
$16,818
Median program tuition
$22,177
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in Albuquerque, NM

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Aveda Institute-New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,818
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,553
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Albuquerque

Urban Academy of Beauty

Rio Rancho, NM

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,000
Length
13 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,582
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Albuquerque, NM?

The median published tuition is $16,818 (range $15,500 to $19,300, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque ($15,500), Aveda Institute-New Mexico ($16,818) and Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute ($19,300). 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 12 months to finish (11 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $22,177 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 Albuquerque, NM?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Central New Mexico 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.