Esthetician Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 16 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 3 public and 13 private. Together they graduated 511 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,798 to $12,636, with a median of $9,515 across the 12 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,071 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, Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville.

16
Schools with this program
511
Graduates last year
$9,515
Median program tuition
$26,071
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Esthetician Schools by city in Wisconsin

All 16 esthetician schools in Wisconsin

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Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,798
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,071
Type
Private for-profit

VICI Beauty School

Greenfield, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,699
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,801
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Madison

Madison, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,515
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,180
Type
Private for-profit

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,980
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$33,330
Type
Public

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,360
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,165
Type
Public

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Madison, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,805
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Appleton, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,805
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Beauty Professionals

Green Bay, WI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,805
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,615
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Wisconsin?

The median published tuition is $9,515 (range $6,798 to $12,636, 12 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee ($6,798), State College of Beauty Culture ($7,000) and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville ($7,490). 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 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 15 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,071 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 Wisconsin?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Fox Valley Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College and Waukesha County 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.