Cosmetology Schools in Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, WI has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 101 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $25,118 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, Milwaukee Area Technical College and Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee.

3
Schools with this program
101
Graduates last year
$25,118
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 cosmetology schools in Milwaukee, WI

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Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

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Program tuition
$17,407
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
22
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,071
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Milwaukee

VICI Beauty School

Greenfield, WI

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Program tuition
$19,138
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
59
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,801
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee

Wauwatosa, WI

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Program tuition
$18,155
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,365
Type
Private for-profit

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,108
Graduates last year
47
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,216
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 4 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $25,118 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 Milwaukee, WI?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Milwaukee 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.