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Cosmetology school in Seattle, Washington

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

15 schools offer these cosmetology programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, and every one is approved 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 Seattle, 5 of the 16 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 4 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 16 programs

All 49 cosmetology programs in Washington, including online programs

How much does cosmetology school cost in Seattle?

$13,754 to $18,525 is what most cosmetology programs in Seattle cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $6,500 to $22,230

In the typical program

Finished the program
74%
Working 6 months later
76%
Earned a year, estimated
about $25,300
Length
45 to 51 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 Seattle may also offer cosmetology school. How these figures are made

Is there free cosmetology school in Seattle?

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

All 16 cosmetology programs in Seattle approved for WIOA funding

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16 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 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 (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 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 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 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 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 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 Seattle

WIOA funding can pay for cosmetology school in Seattle

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

Where the Seattle cosmetology program numbers come from

Which Seattle cosmetology programs are on this list?

These are the cosmetology programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Washington page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Seattle 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 Seattle

Sources for the facts about cosmetology school in Seattle

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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