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Cosmetology and barber schools in New Hampshire
5 schools in New Hampshire offer cosmetology and barbering programs, all private, with 5 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $30,995 a year after finishing, compared with $23,112 nationally.
All cosmetology and barbering programs in New Hampshire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-SomersworthSomersworth, NH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 91 | $31,676 | $32,807 | $6,333 | $21,960 |
| Empire Beauty School-HooksettHooksett, NH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 206 | $30,995 | $34,674 | $6,746 | $21,960 |
| Empire Beauty School-LaconiaLaconia, NH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 51 | $30,995 | $34,674 | $6,746 | $21,960 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-PortsmouthPortsmouth, NH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 42 | $26,666 | n/a | $9,833 | $19,500 |
| Keene Beauty AcademyKeene, NH | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 33 | $26,254 | $34,453 | $6,332 | $20,100 |
Cities with the most programs: Somersworth (1), Hooksett (1), Laconia (1), Portsmouth (1), Keene (1).
What counts: cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology and makeup.
Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology and barber schools are in New Hampshire?
5 schools in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire has the highest earnings?
Empire Beauty School-Somersworth in Somersworth, where certificate graduates earned a median of $31,676 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest cosmetology and barbering school in New Hampshire?
By yearly tuition and fees, Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth in Portsmouth charges $19,500 (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 New Hampshire?
The typical certificate program in New Hampshire reported median earnings of $30,995 one year after graduation and $34,564 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.