Cosmetology Schools in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 219 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $19,260 to $19,420, with a median of $19,260 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,454 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-Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College and Empire Beauty School-Pineville.

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Schools with this program
219
Graduates last year
$19,260
Median program tuition
$23,454
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in Charlotte, NC

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Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,420
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
96
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,480
Type
Private for-profit

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,454
Graduates last year
69
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,015
Type
Public

Empire Beauty School-Pineville

Charlotte, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,015
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,892
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Charlotte

Empire Beauty School-Concord

Concord, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,015
Type
Private for-profit

Gaston College

Dallas, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,229
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,509
Type
Public

Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology

Mooresville, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$20,125
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,591
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Charlotte, NC?

The median published tuition is $19,260 (range $19,260 to $19,420, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Empire Beauty School-Pineville ($19,260), Empire Beauty School-Charlotte ($19,260) and Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte ($19,420). 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 11 months to finish (11 to 11 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 $23,454 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 Charlotte, NC?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Central Piedmont 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.