New York has 27 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 3 public and 24 private. Together they graduated 2,762 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $1,000 to $15,741, with a median of $9,475 across the 27 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $26,604 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup, Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics and Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute.
How much does esthetician training cost in New York?
The median published tuition is $9,475 (range $1,000 to $15,741, 27 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-New York ($1,000), Career School of NY ($5,470) and Grace International Beauty School ($6,000). 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 8 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do esthetician graduates earn?
Across 27 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,604 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 New York?
Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Erie 1 BOCES, Western Suffolk BOCES and Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES.
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.