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Cosmetology and barber schools in Connecticut
8 schools in Connecticut offer cosmetology and barbering programs, all private, with 8 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $27,460 a year after finishing, compared with $23,112 nationally.
All cosmetology and barbering programs in Connecticut
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Academy of Hair Design IncSeymour, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 117 | $28,629 | $24,493 | $6,333 | $10,400 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-North HavenNorth Haven, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 160 | $27,956 | $30,850 | $6,333 | $21,791 |
| TIGI Hairdressing Academy NewtownNewtown, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 67 | $27,850 | $30,560 | $9,833 | $23,500 |
| Branford Academy of Hair & CosmetologyBranford, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 19 | $27,479 | $38,466 | $6,333 | $7,390 |
| Cortiva InstituteCromwell, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 188 | $27,441 | n/a | $6,333 | $17,737 |
| Academy Di Capelli-School of CosmetologyWallingford, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 146 | $26,209 | $28,210 | $6,333 | $18,930 |
| International Institute of CosmetologyWethersfield, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 135 | $22,945 | $28,938 | $9,833 | $21,633 |
| TIGI Hairdressing Academy GuilfordGuilford, CT | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 25 | $22,151 | n/a | $9,833 | $23,500 |
Cities with the most programs: Seymour (1), North Haven (1), Newtown (1), Branford (1), Cromwell (1), Wallingford (1), Wethersfield (1), Guilford (1).
What counts: cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology and makeup.
Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology and barber schools are in Connecticut?
8 schools in Connecticut awarded cosmetology and barbering certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which cosmetology and barbering program in Connecticut has the highest earnings?
Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc in Seymour, where certificate graduates earned a median of $28,629 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest cosmetology and barbering school in Connecticut?
By yearly tuition and fees, Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology in Branford charges $7,390 (2025-26). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do cosmetology and barbering graduates make in Connecticut?
The typical certificate program in Connecticut reported median earnings of $27,460 one year after graduation and $29,749 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Cosmetology and barber schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.