Esthetician Schools in Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert, CA has 3 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 177 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,000 to $13,500, with a median of $13,060 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,046 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at International School of Beauty Inc, Milan Institute-Palm Desert and Elite Cosmetology School.

3
Schools with this program
177
Graduates last year
$13,060
Median program tuition
$21,046
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 esthetician schools in Palm Desert, CA

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International School of Beauty Inc

Palm Desert, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,500
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
68
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,900
Type
Private for-profit

Milan Institute-Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,060
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
61
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,383
Type
Private for-profit

Elite Cosmetology School

Palm Desert, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,000
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,046
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Palm Desert

Coachella Valley Beauty College

La Quinta, CA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,528
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,973
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Palm Desert, CA?

The median published tuition is $13,060 (range $9,000 to $13,500, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Elite Cosmetology School ($9,000), Milan Institute-Palm Desert ($13,060) and International School of Beauty Inc ($13,500). 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 esthetician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 6 months to finish (4 to 6 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,046 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.