Cosmetology Schools in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 205 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $16,148 to $17,250, with a median of $16,500 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,712 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston, Empire Beauty School-Warwick and Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island.

3
Schools with this program
205
Graduates last year
$16,500
Median program tuition
$25,712
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Rhode Island

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COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston

Cranston, RI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,148
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
102
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,712
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Warwick

Providence, RI

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$17,250
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
59
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,071
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Rhode Island?

The median published tuition is $16,500 (range $16,148 to $17,250, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston ($16,148), Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island ($16,500) and Empire Beauty School-Warwick ($17,250). 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 9 months to finish (9 to 9 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 $25,712 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.