Cosmetology Schools in Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 159 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,250 to $16,316, with a median of $12,750 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,267 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Shear Ego International School of Hair Design, Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester and Empire Beauty School-Rochester.

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Schools with this program
159
Graduates last year
$12,750
Median program tuition
$24,267
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Rochester, NY

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Empire Beauty School-Rochester

Rochester, NY

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$12,750
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
45
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,892
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Rochester, NY?

The median published tuition is $12,750 (range $12,250 to $16,316, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester ($12,250), Empire Beauty School-Rochester ($12,750) and Shear Ego International School of Hair Design ($16,316). 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 8 months to finish (7 to 8 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 $24,267 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.