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Cosmetology school in Washington

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

41 schools offer these cosmetology programs, and Washington 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 Washington, 18 of the 49 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 13 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much does cosmetology school cost in Washington?

Certificates and short courses (43 programs)
$15,945 to $20,924most of them, usually 40 to 50 weeks long
Two-year degrees (6 programs)
$13,120 to $14,916most of them, usually 60 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
73%
Working 6 months later
75%
Earned a year, estimated
about $23,000
Length
40 to 54 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Washington may also offer cosmetology school. How these figures are made

Is there free cosmetology school in Washington?

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

Cosmetology school in Seattle, Bellingham, Yakima and other Washington cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 9 more programs are in 8 other areas.

All 49 cosmetology programs in Washington approved for WIOA funding

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49 programs

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Summit Salon Academy

    Tacoma

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Summit Salon Academy, Tacoma · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,200
    Price if you pay yourself$18,500
    Program website, Cosmetology at Summit Salon Academy
    More details about Cosmetology at Summit Salon Academy
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,052
    Length
    40 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,300
    Students counted
    317
    a year, estimated
    $28,200
    price
    $18,500

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Gene Juarez Academy

    Federal Way

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gene Juarez Academy, Federal Way · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,500
    Price if you pay yourself$17,000
    Program website, Cosmetology at Gene Juarez Academy
    More details about Cosmetology at Gene Juarez Academy
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,115
    Length
    50 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,860
    Students counted
    266
    a year, estimated
    $28,500
    price
    $17,000

  • Cosmetology license programHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Evergreen Beauty College/Renton

    Renton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Evergreen Beauty College/Renton, Renton · Cosmetology license program · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,800
    Price if you pay yourself$22,230
    Program website, Cosmetology at Evergreen Beauty College/Renton
    More details about Cosmetology at Evergreen Beauty College/Renton
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,205
    Length
    50 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    264
    a year, estimated
    $28,800
    price
    $22,230

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Evergreen Beauty College/Everett

    Everett

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Evergreen Beauty College/Everett, Everett · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,800
    Price if you pay yourself$18,550
    Program website, Cosmetology at Evergreen Beauty College/Everett
    More details about Cosmetology at Evergreen Beauty College/Everett
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,190
    Length
    54 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    248
    a year, estimated
    $24,800
    price
    $18,550

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetologist

    Evergreen Beauty College/Mount Vernon

    Mount Vernon

    No diploma needed

    Evergreen Beauty College/Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$25,100
    Price if you pay yourself$20,160
    Program website, Cosmetologist at Evergreen Beauty College/Mount Vernon
    More details about Cosmetologist at Evergreen Beauty College/Mount Vernon
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,286
    Length
    54 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    197
    a year, estimated
    $25,100
    price
    $20,160

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetologist

    Evergreen Beauty College/Bellingham

    Bellingham

    No diploma needed

    Evergreen Beauty College/Bellingham, Bellingham · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,700
    Price if you pay yourself$20,160
    Program website, Cosmetologist at Evergreen Beauty College/Bellingham
    More details about Cosmetologist at Evergreen Beauty College/Bellingham
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,673
    Length
    54 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    183
    a year, estimated
    $26,700
    price
    $20,160

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetologist

    Evergreen Beauty and Barber College/Shoreline

    Shoreline

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Evergreen Beauty and Barber College/Shoreline, Shoreline · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,800
    Price if you pay yourself$20,160
    Program website, Cosmetologist at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College/Shoreline
    More details about Cosmetologist at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College/Shoreline
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,461
    Length
    54 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,470
    Students counted
    166
    a year, estimated
    $25,800
    price
    $20,160

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetologist

    Evergreen Beauty and Barber College/Yakima

    Yakima

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Evergreen Beauty and Barber College/Yakima, Yakima · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,800
    Price if you pay yourself$20,160
    Program website, Cosmetologist at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College/Yakima
    More details about Cosmetologist at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College/Yakima
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,690
    Length
    54 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,470
    Students counted
    142
    a year, estimated
    $22,800
    price
    $20,160

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Aveda Institute Portland Vancouver Campus

    Vancouver

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Aveda Institute Portland Vancouver Campus, Vancouver · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourself$17,655
    Program website, Cosmetology at Aveda Institute Portland Vancouver Campus
    More details about Cosmetology at Aveda Institute Portland Vancouver Campus
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,299
    Length
    33 weeks, 48 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,755
    Students counted
    127
    a year, estimated
    $21,200
    price
    $17,655

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology

    Kennewick

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology, Kennewick · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,000
    Price if you pay yourself$22,400
    Program website, Cosmetology at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
    More details about Cosmetology at Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,750
    Length
    50 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,897
    Students counted
    82
    a year, estimated
    $23,000
    price
    $22,400

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Stylemasters College of Hair Design

    Longview

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Stylemasters College of Hair Design, Longview · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,300
    Price if you pay yourself$13,200
    Program website, Cosmetology at Stylemasters College of Hair Design
    More details about Cosmetology at Stylemasters College of Hair Design
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,316
    Length
    40 weeks, 41 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,304
    Students counted
    78
    a year, estimated
    $21,300
    price
    $13,200

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Bluestone Academy of Cosmetology

    Ellensburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bluestone Academy of Cosmetology, Ellensburg · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$13,000
    Price if you pay yourself$13,340
    Program website, Cosmetology at Bluestone Academy of Cosmetology
    More details about Cosmetology at Bluestone Academy of Cosmetology
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,248
    Length
    40 weeks, 42 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,102
    Students counted
    74
    a year, estimated
    $13,000
    price
    $13,340

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Studio Beauty School

    Spokane Valley

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Studio Beauty School, Spokane Valley · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,000
    Price if you pay yourself$16,483
    Program website, Cosmetology at Studio Beauty School
    More details about Cosmetology at Studio Beauty School
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,010
    Length
    45 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,855
    Students counted
    72
    a year, estimated
    $24,000
    price
    $16,483

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology Distance Learning

    Elite CBS Academy

    Yakima

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Elite CBS Academy, Yakima · Cosmetology license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$16,400
    Price if you pay yourself$20,925
    Program website, Cosmetology Distance Learning at Elite CBS Academy
    More details about Cosmetology Distance Learning at Elite CBS Academy
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,110
    Length
    44 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    69
    a year, estimated
    $16,400
    price
    $20,925

  • Cosmetology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology: Hair Design

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    No diploma needed

    Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Cosmetology (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$18,000
    Price if you pay yourself$12,844
    Program website, Cosmetology: Hair Design at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Cosmetology: Hair Design at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,497
    Length
    50 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    51
    a year, estimated
    $18,000
    price
    $12,844

  • Cosmetology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    No diploma needed

    Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Cosmetology (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$18,000
    Price if you pay yourself$14,663
    Program website, Cosmetology at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Cosmetology at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,497
    Length
    60 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    51
    a year, estimated
    $18,000
    price
    $14,663

  • Cosmetology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Everett Community College, Everett · Cosmetology (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,000
    Program website, Cosmetology at Everett Community College
    More details about Cosmetology at Everett Community College
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 29 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    40
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $15,000

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    BC Beauty College

    Union Gap

    No diploma needed

    BC Beauty College, Union Gap · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,300
    Program website, Cosmetology at BC Beauty College
    More details about Cosmetology at BC Beauty College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    38
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,300

  • Cosmetology apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetologist

    Atarashii Apprentice Program

    Everett

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atarashii Apprentice Program, Everett · Cosmetology apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cosmetologist at Atarashii Apprentice Program
    More details about Cosmetologist at Atarashii Apprentice Program
    Finished
    31%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,099
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    38
    a year, estimated
    $24,400
    price
    Not reported

  • Cosmetology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Spokane Community College

    Spokane

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Spokane Community College, Spokane · Cosmetology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,700
    Price if you pay yourself$6,296
    Program website, Cosmetology at Spokane Community College
    More details about Cosmetology at Spokane Community College
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,667
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    34
    a year, estimated
    $22,700
    price
    $6,296

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Hair Spa & Extensions Academy

    Mount Vernon

    No diploma needed

    Hair Spa & Extensions Academy, Mount Vernon · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,580
    Program website, Cosmetology at Hair Spa & Extensions Academy
    More details about Cosmetology at Hair Spa & Extensions Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,060
    Students counted
    33
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $14,580

  • Cosmetology (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Olympic College

    Bremerton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Olympic College, Bremerton · Cosmetology (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,947
    Program website, Cosmetology at Olympic College
    More details about Cosmetology at Olympic College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,600
    Students counted
    23
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,947

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Empire Institute of Beauty

    Sunnyside

    No diploma needed

    Empire Institute of Beauty, Sunnyside · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,500
    More details about Cosmetology at Empire Institute of Beauty
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    21
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,500

  • Cosmetology (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Walla Walla Community College

    Walla Walla

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla · Cosmetology (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$22,100
    Price if you pay yourself$16,819
    Program website, Cosmetology at Walla Walla Community College
    More details about Cosmetology at Walla Walla Community College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,519
    Length
    60 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    $22,100
    price
    $16,819

  • Cosmetology license programHybridNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    I AM Natural Academy

    Federal Way

    No diploma needed

    I AM Natural Academy, Federal Way · Cosmetology license program · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,713
    Program website, Cosmetology at I AM Natural Academy
    More details about Cosmetology at I AM Natural Academy
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,713

  • Cosmetology license programHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetologist

    Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness

    Bellingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness, Bellingham · Cosmetology license program · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,892
    Program website, Cosmetologist at Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness
    More details about Cosmetologist at Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,892

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetologist

    Evergreen Beauty College/Olympia

    Olympia

    No diploma needed

    Evergreen Beauty College/Olympia, Olympia · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cosmetologist at Evergreen Beauty College/Olympia
    More details about Cosmetologist at Evergreen Beauty College/Olympia
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    10
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Vuu's Beauty School

    Seattle

    No diploma needed

    Vuu's Beauty School, Seattle · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, Cosmetology at Vuu's Beauty School
    More details about Cosmetology at Vuu's Beauty School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 42 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,500

  • Cosmetology license programHybridNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Seattle Beauty Academy

    Seattle

    No diploma needed

    Seattle Beauty Academy, Seattle · Cosmetology license program · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,800
    Program website, Cosmetology at Seattle Beauty Academy
    More details about Cosmetology at Seattle Beauty Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,800

  • Cosmetology license programHybridNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Ruiz Beauty & Barber Academy, Inc.

    Sunnyside

    No diploma needed

    Ruiz Beauty & Barber Academy, Inc., Sunnyside · Cosmetology license program · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,500
    More details about Cosmetology at Ruiz Beauty & Barber Academy, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,500

  • Hair design, hairstyling or braidingIn personNo diploma needed

    Hair Design

    Hair Spa & Extensions Academy

    Mount Vernon

    No diploma needed

    Hair Spa & Extensions Academy, Mount Vernon · Hair design, hairstyling or braiding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,000
    Program website, Hair Design at Hair Spa & Extensions Academy
    More details about Hair Design at Hair Spa & Extensions Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,000

  • Cosmetology license programHybridNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    New York Hair Academy

    Pasco

    No diploma needed

    New York Hair Academy, Pasco · Cosmetology license program · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,400
    Program website, Cosmetology at New York Hair Academy
    More details about Cosmetology at New York Hair Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,400

  • Cosmetology license programHybridPrerequisite courses

    Cosmetology

    International Beauty Education Center

    Airway Heights

    Prerequisite courses

    International Beauty Education Center, Airway Heights · Cosmetology license program · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,500
    Program website, Cosmetology at International Beauty Education Center
    More details about Cosmetology at International Beauty Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,500

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    JD Beauty Academy

    Wenatchee

    No diploma needed

    JD Beauty Academy, Wenatchee · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,700
    More details about Cosmetology at JD Beauty Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,700

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

    Hair Design

    Evergreen Beauty College/Bellingham

    Bellingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Evergreen Beauty College/Bellingham, Bellingham · Hair design, hairstyling or braiding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,991
    Program website, Hair Design at Evergreen Beauty College/Bellingham
    More details about Hair Design at Evergreen Beauty College/Bellingham
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $17,991

  • Cosmetology license programHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetologia (Spanish Cosmetology Class)

    Elite CBS Academy

    Yakima

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Elite CBS Academy, Yakima · Cosmetology license program · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,925
    Program website, Cosmetologia (Spanish Cosmetology Class) at Elite CBS Academy
    More details about Cosmetologia (Spanish Cosmetology Class) at Elite CBS Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $20,925

  • Cosmetology license programHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Elite CBS Academy

    Yakima

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Elite CBS Academy, Yakima · Cosmetology license program · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,925
    Program website, Cosmetology at Elite CBS Academy
    More details about Cosmetology at Elite CBS Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    54 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $20,925

  • Hair design, hairstyling or braidingHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hair Design HYBRID

    Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness

    Bellingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness, Bellingham · Hair design, hairstyling or braiding · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,423
    Program website, Hair Design HYBRID at Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness
    More details about Hair Design HYBRID at Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,423

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

    Hair Design

    Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness

    Bellingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness, Bellingham · Hair design, hairstyling or braiding · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$21,923
    Program website, Hair Design at Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness
    More details about Hair Design at Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    35 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $21,923

  • Cosmetology license programHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology HYBRID

    Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness

    Bellingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness, Bellingham · Cosmetology license program · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$27,338
    Program website, Cosmetology HYBRID at Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness
    More details about Cosmetology HYBRID at Zorganics Institute Beauty and Wellness
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $27,338

  • Cosmetology apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetologist

    Kaur Apprenticeship

    Belllingham

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kaur Apprenticeship, Belllingham · Cosmetology apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Cosmetologist at Kaur Apprenticeship
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cosmetology apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetologist

    Chehalis Barber and Company Apprenticeship

    Chehalis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chehalis Barber and Company Apprenticeship, Chehalis · Cosmetology apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Cosmetologist at Chehalis Barber and Company Apprenticeship
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cosmetology apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetologist

    Vasuda Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program

    Seattle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Vasuda Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program, Seattle · Cosmetology apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cosmetologist at Vasuda Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program
    More details about Cosmetologist at Vasuda Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cosmetology apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetologist

    Ena'Vative Hair Studio Apprenticeship Program

    Auburn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ena'Vative Hair Studio Apprenticeship Program, Auburn · Cosmetology apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Cosmetologist at Ena'Vative Hair Studio Apprenticeship Program
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cosmetology apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetologist

    Origin Salon Spa Apprenticeship Program

    Redmond

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Origin Salon Spa Apprenticeship Program, Redmond · Cosmetology apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cosmetologist at Origin Salon Spa Apprenticeship Program
    More details about Cosmetologist at Origin Salon Spa Apprenticeship Program
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Arts Barber Academy

    Kennewick

    No diploma needed

    Arts Barber Academy, Kennewick · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cosmetology at Arts Barber Academy
    More details about Cosmetology at Arts Barber Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Paul Mitchell The School Spokane

    Spokane

    No diploma needed

    Paul Mitchell The School Spokane, Spokane · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell The School Spokane
    More details about Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell The School Spokane
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Elite School of Beauty

    Vancouver

    No diploma needed

    Elite School of Beauty, Vancouver · Cosmetology license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cosmetology at Elite School of Beauty
    More details about Cosmetology at Elite School of Beauty
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Cosmetology apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Texture Apprenticeship Program

    Seattle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Texture Apprenticeship Program, Seattle · Cosmetology apprenticeship · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Cosmetology at Texture Apprenticeship Program
    More details about Cosmetology at Texture Apprenticeship Program
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for cosmetology school in Washington

WIOA funding can pay for cosmetology school in Washington

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 Washington

programs with a price cost under $15,000
12 of 38
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
17th of 20
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
7 of 9
cosmetology programs of any state: no state has more than Washington
Most

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 Washington cosmetology program numbers come from

Which Washington cosmetology programs are on this list?

These are the cosmetology programs Washington 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 Washington offers.

How Washington 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 Washington

Sources for the facts about cosmetology school in Washington

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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