Cosmetology Schools in Virginia

Virginia has 19 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 18 private. Together they graduated 527 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $15,950 to $21,750, with a median of $18,750 across the 18 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,138 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington and Paul Mitchell the School-Tysons Corner.

19
Schools with this program
527
Graduates last year
$18,750
Median program tuition
$24,138
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Virginia

All 19 cosmetology schools in Virginia

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Empire Beauty School-Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA

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Program tuition
$18,750
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,065
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke

Roanoke, VA

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Program tuition
$19,033
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,889
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Richmond

Richmond, VA

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Program tuition
$18,750
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Midlothian

Midlothian, VA

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Program tuition
$18,750
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Newport News

Newport News, VA

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Program tuition
$18,750
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

Asher Institute of Hampton

Hampton, VA

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Program tuition
$17,134
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,068
Type
Private for-profit

Staunton School of Cosmetology

Staunton, VA

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Program tuition
$17,450
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,811
Type
Private for-profit

Luckes Beauty Academy LLC

Newport News, VA

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Program tuition
$17,100
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
6
Type
Private for-profit

Columbia College

Vienna, VA

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Graduates last year
2
Type
Private for-profit

Avi Career Training

Great Falls, VA

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Program tuition
$17,900
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
1
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,045
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Virginia?

The median published tuition is $18,750 (range $15,950 to $21,750, 18 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Jazz Barber and Hairstyling Academy ($15,950), Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School ($16,277) and Luckes Beauty Academy LLC ($17,100). 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 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,138 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 Virginia?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center.

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.