Cosmetology Schools in Washington

Washington has 22 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 6 public and 16 private. Together they graduated 791 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $14,760 to $23,185, with a median of $19,200 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,649 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett, Paul Mitchell the School-Federal Way and Paul Mitchell the School-Richland.

22
Schools with this program
791
Graduates last year
$19,200
Median program tuition
$26,649
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 22 cosmetology schools in Washington

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Paul Mitchell the School-Richland

Richland, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,844
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
72
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,193
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy

Tacoma, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,700
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
65
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,936
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane

Spokane Valley, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,340
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
50
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,551
Type
Private for-profit

Spokane Community College

Spokane, WA

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Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,625
Graduates last year
43
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,442
Type
Public

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, WA

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Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,887
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,122
Type
Public

Centralia Beauty College

Centralia, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,100
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,649
Type
Private for-profit

Studio Beauty School

Spokane Valley, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,410
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
19
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,363
Type
Private for-profit

Everett Community College

Everett, WA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,935
Graduates last year
17
Type
Public

Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology

Kennewick, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,685
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,472
Type
Private for-profit

Stylemaster College of Hair Design

Longview, WA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,500
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,636
Type
Private for-profit

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA

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Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,202
Graduates last year
3
Type
Public

BJ's Beauty & Barber College

Tacoma, WA

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$14,760
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
2
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,882
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Washington?

The median published tuition is $19,200 (range $14,760 to $23,185, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at BJ's Beauty & Barber College ($14,760), Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus ($15,900) and Centralia Beauty College ($16,100). 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 13 months to finish (12 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 17 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,649 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 Washington?

Yes. 6 public schools offer it, including Spokane Community College, Clover Park Technical College, Everett Community College, Walla Walla Community College and Olympic 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.