Esthetician Schools in Colorado

Colorado has 14 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 3 public and 11 private. Together they graduated 664 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,501 to $14,150, with a median of $7,833 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,869 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Aveda Institute-Denver, Avalon Institute-Aurora and Paul Mitchell the School-Denver.

14
Schools with this program
664
Graduates last year
$7,833
Median program tuition
$26,869
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Esthetician Schools by city in Colorado

All 14 esthetician schools in Colorado

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Aveda Institute-Denver

Denver, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,150
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
124
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,300
Type
Private for-profit

Avalon Institute-Aurora

Aurora, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,000
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
122
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,893
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Denver

Lakewood, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,740
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
73
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,881
Type
Private for-profit

International Salon and Spa Academy

Colorado Springs, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,765
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
66
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,061
Type
Private for-profit

Stacey James Institute

Parker, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,000
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,909
Type
Private for-profit

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, CO

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,140
Graduates last year
29
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,882
Type
Public

Cheeks Beauty Academy

Loveland, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,300
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,565
Type
Private for-profit

United Beauty College

Denver, CO

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,035
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,285
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Colorado?

The median published tuition is $7,833 (range $3,501 to $14,150, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Technical College of the Rockies ($3,501), United Beauty College ($4,035) and Cheeks Beauty Academy ($7,300). 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 5 months to finish (4 to 7 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 13 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,869 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public esthetician programs in Colorado?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Emily Griffith Technical College, Technical College of the Rockies and Pickens 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.