Cosmetology Schools in Austin, TX

Austin, TX has 6 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 258 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $13,600 to $17,200, with a median of $13,900 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $28,864 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-Austin, Avenue Five Institute and Avenue Five Institute-South Austin Campus.

6
Schools with this program
258
Graduates last year
$13,900
Median program tuition
$28,864
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 6 cosmetology schools in Austin, TX

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Paul Mitchell the School-Austin

Austin, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,600
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
72
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,676
Type
Private for-profit

Avenue Five Institute

Austin, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,200
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
60
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,806
Type
Private for-profit

Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin

Austin, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,922
Type
Private for-profit

Baldwin Beauty School-North Austin

Austin, TX

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,900
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,922
Type
Private for-profit

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Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Austin, TX?

The median published tuition is $13,900 (range $13,600 to $17,200, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Austin ($13,600), Baldwin Beauty School-South Austin ($13,900) and Baldwin Beauty School-North Austin ($13,900). 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 9 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $28,864 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.