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Cosmetology school in Ohio

33 cosmetology programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

30 schools offer these cosmetology programs, and Ohio has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Hairstylists and cosmetologists shampoo, cut, color and style hair. Every state requires a license: you finish a state-approved program, which usually leads to a certificate, and then pass a state licensing exam.1 In Ohio, 7 of the 33 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 33 programs

How much does cosmetology school cost in Ohio?

$13,000 to $17,195 is what most cosmetology programs in Ohio cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 33 programs with a price. All of them: $4,750 to $24,853

In the typical program

Finished the program
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Working 6 months later
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Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
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Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Ohio may also offer cosmetology school. How these figures are made

Is there free cosmetology school in Ohio?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Cosmetology school in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and other Ohio cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 8 more programs are in 8 other areas.

All 33 cosmetology programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding

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33 programs

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Cosmetologist

    Raphael's School of Beauty Culture

    Willoughby

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Raphael's School of Beauty Culture, Willoughby · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,700
    Price if you pay yourself$21,606
    More details about Advanced Cosmetologist at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    33%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,175
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,140
    Students counted
    885
    a year, estimated
    $20,700
    price
    $21,606

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Aveda Institute Columbus

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    Aveda Institute Columbus, Columbus · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$23,014
    More details about Cosmetology at Aveda Institute Columbus
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $329
    Students counted
    104
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $23,014

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus

    Jefferson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus, Jefferson · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,000
    School website, Cosmetology at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
    More details about Cosmetology at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,588
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    $38,400
    price
    $13,000

  • Hair design, hairstyling or braidingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Natural Hairstylist

    Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc

    University Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc, University Heights · Hair design, hairstyling or braiding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,750
    Program website, Advanced Natural Hairstylist at Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc
    More details about Advanced Natural Hairstylist at Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,750

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Hairdressers Hairstylists and Cosmetologists

    By Leaps And Bounds Dba R & R Automotive Training Initiative

    Euclid

    No diploma needed

    By Leaps And Bounds Dba R & R Automotive Training Initiative, Euclid · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    More details about Hairdressers Hairstylists and Cosmetologists at By Leaps And Bounds Dba R & R Automotive Training Initiative
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,000

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology License

    Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy)

    Cleveland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy), Cleveland · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,150
    Program website, Cosmetology License at Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy)
    More details about Cosmetology License at Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,150

  • Hair design, hairstyling or braidingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Natural Hair Styling

    New Directions Beauty Institute LLC

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New Directions Beauty Institute LLC, Columbus · Hair design, hairstyling or braiding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,500
    More details about Natural Hair Styling at New Directions Beauty Institute LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,500

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center

    Nelsonville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center, Nelsonville · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,595
    Program website, Cosmetology at Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Tri-County Career Center-Adult Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,245
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,595

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Maplewood Career Center

    Ravenna

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Maplewood Career Center, Ravenna · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,830
    Program website, Cosmetology at Maplewood Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Maplewood Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $695
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,830

  • Hair design, hairstyling or braidingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Hair Designer

    Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc

    University Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc, University Heights · Hair design, hairstyling or braiding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,600
    Program website, Advanced Hair Designer at Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc
    More details about Advanced Hair Designer at Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $560
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,600

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    EHOVE Adult Career Center

    Milan

    High school diploma or equivalent

    EHOVE Adult Career Center, Milan · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,606
    Program website, Cosmetology at EHOVE Adult Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at EHOVE Adult Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,068
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,606

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center

    Oberlin

    No diploma needed

    Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center, Oberlin · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,070
    Program website, Cosmetology at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,070

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Inner State Beauty School

    Lyndhurst

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Inner State Beauty School, Lyndhurst · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,078
    Program website, Cosmetology at Inner State Beauty School
    More details about Cosmetology at Inner State Beauty School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $862
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,078

  • Cosmetology license programIn personEducation and courses

    Cosmetology

    C-TEC of Licking County

    Newark

    Education and courses

    C-TEC of Licking County, Newark · Cosmetology license program · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,599
    Program website, Cosmetology at C-TEC of Licking County
    More details about Cosmetology at C-TEC of Licking County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,571
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,599

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Warren County Career Center, Adult Education

    Lebanon

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Warren County Career Center, Adult Education, Lebanon · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,459
    Program website, Cosmetology at Warren County Career Center, Adult Education
    More details about Cosmetology at Warren County Career Center, Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $776
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,459

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Alliance Career Center

    Alliance

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Alliance Career Center, Alliance · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,641
    Program website, Cosmetology at Alliance Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Alliance Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,550
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,641

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Buckeye Career Center

    New Philadelphia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Buckeye Career Center, New Philadelphia · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,765
    Program website, Cosmetology at Buckeye Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Buckeye Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,765

  • Cosmetology license programIn personEducation and courses

    Cosmetology

    Madison Adult Career Center

    Mansfield

    Education and courses

    Madison Adult Career Center, Mansfield · Cosmetology license program · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,124
    Program website, Cosmetology at Madison Adult Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Madison Adult Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $286
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,124

  • Cosmetology license programIn personEducation and courses

    Cosmetology

    Knox Technical Center

    Mount Vernon

    Education and courses

    Knox Technical Center, Mount Vernon · Cosmetology license program · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,127
    Program website, Cosmetology at Knox Technical Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Knox Technical Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,505
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,127

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

    Brecksville

    No diploma needed

    Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,634
    Program website, Cosmetology at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,356
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,634

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Gallia Jackson Vinton JVSD

    Rio Grande

    No diploma needed

    Gallia Jackson Vinton JVSD, Rio Grande · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,899
    Program website, Cosmetology at Gallia Jackson Vinton JVSD
    More details about Cosmetology at Gallia Jackson Vinton JVSD
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $626
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,899

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Vogel Enterprises, Inc. dba Tiffin Academy of Hair Design

    Tiffin

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Vogel Enterprises, Inc. dba Tiffin Academy of Hair Design, Tiffin · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,600
    Program website, Cosmetology at Vogel Enterprises, Inc. dba Tiffin Academy of Hair Design
    More details about Cosmetology at Vogel Enterprises, Inc. dba Tiffin Academy of Hair Design
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $975
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,600

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Cosmetology

    sandusky Career Center

    Sandusky

    No diploma needed

    sandusky Career Center, Sandusky · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,697
    Program website, Advanced Cosmetology at sandusky Career Center
    More details about Advanced Cosmetology at sandusky Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,193
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,697

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    EliteAcademy Of Hair Design LLC

    Bridgeport

    High school diploma or equivalent

    EliteAcademy Of Hair Design LLC, Bridgeport · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,849
    Program website, Cosmetology at EliteAcademy Of Hair Design LLC
    More details about Cosmetology at EliteAcademy Of Hair Design LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,850
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,849

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    New Directions Beauty & Barber Institute

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New Directions Beauty & Barber Institute, Columbus · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,000
    More details about Cosmetology at New Directions Beauty & Barber Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,000

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    New Directions Beauty Institute LLC

    Columbus

    No diploma needed

    New Directions Beauty Institute LLC, Columbus · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,000
    More details about Cosmetology at New Directions Beauty Institute LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,000

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Cosmetology

    Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences

    Columbus

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences, Columbus · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,195
    Program website, Advanced Cosmetology at Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
    More details about Advanced Cosmetology at Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,195

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    cosmetology

    1st All Beauty Academy LLC.

    Maple Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    1st All Beauty Academy LLC., Maple Heights · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,750
    Program website, cosmetology at 1st All Beauty Academy LLC.
    More details about cosmetology at 1st All Beauty Academy LLC.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,750

  • Cosmetology license programIn personEducation and courses

    Advanced Cosmetology

    Madison Adult Career Center

    Mansfield

    Education and courses

    Madison Adult Career Center, Mansfield · Cosmetology license program · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,965
    Program website, Advanced Cosmetology at Madison Adult Career Center
    More details about Advanced Cosmetology at Madison Adult Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $425
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,965

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Beauty Artistry Academy

    Cincinnati

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Beauty Artistry Academy, Cincinnati · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,905
    Program website, Cosmetology at Beauty Artistry Academy
    More details about Cosmetology at Beauty Artistry Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,695
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $20,905

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Aveda Fredric's Institute (Cincinnati)

    West Chester

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Aveda Fredric's Institute (Cincinnati), West Chester · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,832
    Program website, Cosmetology at Aveda Fredric's Institute (Cincinnati)
    More details about Cosmetology at Aveda Fredric's Institute (Cincinnati)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,950
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,832

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology Operator

    Great Lakes Institute of Technology

    Erie, PA

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Great Lakes Institute of Technology, Erie, PA · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$22,500
    Program website, Cosmetology Operator at Great Lakes Institute of Technology
    More details about Cosmetology Operator at Great Lakes Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $22,500

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    cosmetology

    Paramount Beauty Academy

    Portsmouth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Paramount Beauty Academy, Portsmouth · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$24,853
    Program website, cosmetology at Paramount Beauty Academy
    More details about cosmetology at Paramount Beauty Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $24,853

How to pay for cosmetology school in Ohio

WIOA funding can pay for cosmetology school in Ohio

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for cosmetology school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for cosmetology school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Cosmetology school in Ohio

programs with a price cost under $10,000
7 of 33
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
13th of 20
most cosmetology programs of any state, after Washington and California
3rd

State comparisons use the same figures as the cosmetology school by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Ohio cosmetology program numbers come from

Which Ohio cosmetology programs are on this list?

These are the cosmetology programs Ohio approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Ohio offers.

How Ohio cosmetology program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some cosmetology programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Ohio

Sources for the facts about cosmetology school in Ohio

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List