Cosmetology Schools in Madison, WI

Madison, WI has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 68 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $18,613 to $24,876, with a median of $21,015 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $25,615 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Aveda Institute-Madison, Madison Area Technical College and Paul Mitchell the School-Madison.

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Schools with this program
68
Graduates last year
$21,015
Median program tuition
$25,615
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in Madison, WI

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Aveda Institute-Madison

Madison, WI

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Program tuition
$21,015
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,180
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Madison

Madison, WI

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Program tuition
$18,613
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,766
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Madison, WI

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Program tuition
$24,876
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
10
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Madison, WI?

The median published tuition is $21,015 (range $18,613 to $24,876, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Madison ($18,613), Aveda Institute-Madison ($21,015) and Academy of Beauty Professionals ($24,876). 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 12 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 $25,615 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 Madison, WI?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Madison Area Technical 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.