Cosmetology Schools in Greensboro, NC

Greensboro, NC has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 130 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,300 to $21,545, with a median of $19,260 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,065 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Leons Beauty School Inc, Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro and Health And Style Institute.

3
Schools with this program
130
Graduates last year
$19,260
Median program tuition
$23,065
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Greensboro, NC

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Leons Beauty School Inc

Greensboro, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,300
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
66
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,984
Type
Private for-profit

Health And Style Institute

Greensboro, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,545
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,175
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Greensboro

Davidson-Davie Community College

Thomasville, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$1,979
Graduates last year
24
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,202
Type
Public

Rockingham Community College

Wentworth, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,006
Graduates last year
12
Type
Public

Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem, NC

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
26
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,829
Type
Private for-profit

Randolph Community College

Asheboro, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,416
Graduates last year
80
Type
Public

Alamance Community College

Graham, NC

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,592
Graduates last year
63
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Greensboro, NC?

The median published tuition is $19,260 (range $8,300 to $21,545, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Leons Beauty School Inc ($8,300), Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro ($19,260) and Health And Style Institute ($21,545). 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 (10 to 11 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 $23,065 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.