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Esthetician school in the Washington, DC area

15 esthetician programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these esthetician programs with classes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 13 by Virginia and 2 by Maryland. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Estheticians, or skincare specialists, give face and body treatments and remove unwanted hair. To be licensed you complete a state-approved esthetician or cosmetology program and pass a state exam; the rules vary by state.1 In Washington, DC, 7 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.

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How much does esthetician school cost in Washington, DC?

$5,475 to $9,360 is what most esthetician programs in Washington, DC cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $1,200 to $13,500

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
15 to 20 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, DC may also offer esthetician school. How these figures are made

Is there free esthetician school in Washington, DC?

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

All 15 esthetician programs in Washington, DC approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Esthetician license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic Esthetics 600

    Avi Career Training

    Great Falls

    No diploma needed

    Avi Career Training, Great Falls · Esthetician license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,950
    More details about Basic Esthetics 600 at Avi Career Training
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    8%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,090
    Students counted
    107
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,950

  • Esthetician license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Esthetics (Diploma Program)

    Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC)

    Fredericksburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC), Fredericksburg · Esthetician license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,000
    More details about Esthetics (Diploma Program) at Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC)
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,625
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,000

  • Esthetician license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic Esthetician

    Le Arai Barber & Beauty Academy

    Annandale

    No diploma needed

    Le Arai Barber & Beauty Academy, Annandale · Esthetician license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,276
    More details about Basic Esthetician at Le Arai Barber & Beauty Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    15
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,276

  • Master or advanced estheticsIn personPrerequisite courses

    Master Esthetics 600

    Avi Career Training

    Great Falls

    Prerequisite courses

    Avi Career Training, Great Falls · Master or advanced esthetics · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,950
    More details about Master Esthetics 600 at Avi Career Training
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    28%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,025
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,950

  • Waxing, lash or makeup courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Wax Technician (Diploma Program)

    Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC)

    Fredericksburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC), Fredericksburg · Waxing, lash or makeup course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    More details about Wax Technician (Diploma Program) at Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $655
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,200

  • Waxing, lash or makeup courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Wax Technician

    Royal Spa Academy

    Fredericksburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Royal Spa Academy, Fredericksburg · Waxing, lash or makeup course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,450
    Program website, Wax Technician at Royal Spa Academy
    More details about Wax Technician at Royal Spa Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $325
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,450

  • Waxing, lash or makeup courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Waxing

    The Skin Care Center

    Alexandria

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Skin Care Center, Alexandria · Waxing, lash or makeup course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,800
    More details about Waxing at The Skin Care Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,800

  • Master or advanced estheticsIn personNo diploma needed

    Master Esthetics

    Spectrum Beauty Academy LLC

    Alexandria

    No diploma needed

    Spectrum Beauty Academy LLC, Alexandria · Master or advanced esthetics · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,375
    More details about Master Esthetics at Spectrum Beauty Academy LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,375

  • Esthetician license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Esthetics (600 clock hours)

    Medassage School of Esthetics

    Clinton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Medassage School of Esthetics, Clinton · Esthetician license program · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,575
    Program website, Esthetics (600 clock hours) at Medassage School of Esthetics
    More details about Esthetics (600 clock hours) at Medassage School of Esthetics
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,575

  • Esthetician license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Esthetician

    Permaskin Beauty Center

    Woodbridge

    No diploma needed

    Permaskin Beauty Center, Woodbridge · Esthetician license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,800
    More details about Esthetician at Permaskin Beauty Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,700
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,800

  • Master or advanced estheticsIn personPrerequisite courses

    Master Esthetics

    Le Arai Barber & Beauty Academy

    Annandale

    Prerequisite courses

    Le Arai Barber & Beauty Academy, Annandale · Master or advanced esthetics · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,276
    More details about Master Esthetics at Le Arai Barber & Beauty Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    42 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,276

  • Esthetician license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic Esthetics

    Spectrum Beauty Academy LLC

    Alexandria

    No diploma needed

    Spectrum Beauty Academy LLC, Alexandria · Esthetician license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,300
    More details about Basic Esthetics at Spectrum Beauty Academy LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $914
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,300

  • Esthetician license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Esthetics

    Topcurl Beauty Academy LLC

    Alexandria

    No diploma needed

    Topcurl Beauty Academy LLC, Alexandria · Esthetician license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,420
    More details about Esthetics at Topcurl Beauty Academy LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,290
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,420

  • Esthetician license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Esthetics (600 Clock Hours)

    Topcurl Beauty Academy

    Bowie

    No diploma needed

    Topcurl Beauty Academy, Bowie · Esthetician license program · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,420
    Program website, Esthetics (600 Clock Hours) at Topcurl Beauty Academy
    More details about Esthetics (600 Clock Hours) at Topcurl Beauty Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,425
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,420

  • Master or advanced estheticsIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Master Esthetics (Diploma Program)

    Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC)

    Fredericksburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC), Fredericksburg · Master or advanced esthetics · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,500
    More details about Master Esthetics (Diploma Program) at Eastern Virginia Career College (EVCC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,925
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $13,500

How to pay for esthetician school in Washington, DC

WIOA funding can pay for esthetician school in Washington, DC

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 esthetician 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 esthetician 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 Washington, DC esthetician program numbers come from

Which Washington, DC esthetician programs are on this list?

These are the esthetician programs with classes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Washington, DC esthetician 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 esthetician 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.

How reliable are the District of Columbia figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists the District of Columbia among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Other training in Washington, DC

Sources for the facts about esthetician school in Washington, DC

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Skincare Specialists
  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
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns