5 schools · Nebraska
Cosmetology and barber schools in Nebraska
5 schools in Nebraska offer cosmetology and barbering programs, all private, with 5 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $26,172 a year after finishing, compared with $23,112 nationally.
All cosmetology and barbering programs in Nebraska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Beauty SchoolOmaha, NE | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 156 | $30,223 | $30,002 | $8,000 | $19,850 |
| Xenon A Stephanie Moss AcademyOmaha, NE | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 173 | $29,375 | $31,642 | $7,586 | $19,250 |
| Joseph's College CosmetologyLincoln, NE | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 58 | $26,172 | $26,895 | $12,000 | $18,800 |
| Entourage Institute of Beauty and EstheticsLincoln, NE | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 35 | $25,936 | $31,183 | $6,333 | $20,500 |
| College of Hair Design-DowntownLincoln, NE | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 55 | $23,785 | $30,176 | $10,000 | $21,000 |
Cities with the most programs: Lincoln (3), Omaha (2).
What counts: cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology and makeup.
Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology and barber schools are in Nebraska?
5 schools in Nebraska awarded cosmetology and barbering certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 5 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which cosmetology and barbering program in Nebraska has the highest earnings?
Capitol Beauty School in Omaha, where certificate graduates earned a median of $30,223 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest cosmetology and barbering school in Nebraska?
By yearly tuition and fees, Joseph's College Cosmetology in Lincoln charges $18,800 (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 Nebraska?
The typical certificate program in Nebraska reported median earnings of $26,172 one year after graduation and $30,176 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
More in Nebraska: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Welding · HVAC · Electrician · Construction trades · Auto and diesel mechanic · Heavy equipment mechanic · Culinary arts · Medical assistant · LPN and CNA · Dental assisting and hygiene · Phlebotomy and medical lab · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Medical billing and coding
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.