Oregon has 17 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 2 public and 15 private. Together they graduated 226 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $15,747 to $20,450, with a median of $17,550 across the 16 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $26,601 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Phagans School of Hair Design, Aveda Institute-Portland and Northwest College-Eugene.
How much does cosmetology training cost in Oregon?
The median published tuition is $17,550 (range $15,747 to $20,450, 16 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at College of Hair Design Careers ($15,747), Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College ($16,200) and Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty ($16,200). 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 15 months to finish (9 to 21 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do cosmetology graduates earn?
Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,601 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 Oregon?
Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Klamath Community College and Mt Hood 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.