Esthetician Schools in Kentucky

Kentucky has 10 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 1 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 267 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,800 to $13,500, with a median of $10,506 across the 8 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,892 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green, Summit Salon Academy-Lexington and Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown.

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Schools with this program
267
Graduates last year
$10,506
Median program tuition
$23,892
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 10 esthetician schools in Kentucky

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Summit Salon Academy-Lexington

Lexington, KY

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Program tuition
$7,800
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
73
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,518
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown, KY

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Program tuition
$10,065
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,892
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Louisville

Louisville, KY

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Program tuition
$10,385
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,485
Type
Private for-profit

Ideal Beauty Academy

Louisville, KY

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Program tuition
$13,500
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,686
Type
Private for-profit

Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY

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Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,872
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,582
Type
Public

Edge Academy of Beauty

Manchester, KY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,626
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
3
Type
Private for-profit

Regina Webb Academy

Bowling Green, KY

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Certificate
Median earnings, 1 yr
$14,106
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Kentucky?

The median published tuition is $10,506 (range $7,800 to $13,500, 8 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Summit Salon Academy-Lexington ($7,800), Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education ($7,995) and Empire Beauty School-Elizabethtown ($10,065). 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 (5 to 8 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,892 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 Kentucky?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Somerset Community 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.