19 schools · Washington
Cosmetology and barber schools in Washington
19 schools in Washington offer cosmetology and barbering programs (6 of them public), with 18 certificate and 6 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $26,006 a year after finishing, compared with $23,112 nationally.
All cosmetology and barbering programs in Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute SeattleSeattle, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 155 | $39,239 | $43,507 | $7,916 | $21,000 |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-ShorelineShoreline, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 112 | $36,985 | $38,683 | $7,917 | $13,350 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Federal WayFederal Way, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 93 | $35,223 | $35,881 | $10,555 | $21,396 |
| Summit Salon AcademyTacoma, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 106 | $32,936 | $30,654 | $11,809 | $20,200 |
| Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 81 | $31,122 | $33,290 | n/a | $5,887 |
| Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-EverettEverett, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 994 | $30,234 | $33,219 | $6,802 | $13,350 |
| Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver CampusVancouver, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 102 | $29,702 | $33,069 | $6,224 | $8,000 |
| Centralia Beauty CollegeCentralia, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 34 | $26,649 | n/a | $10,844 | $21,150 |
| Studio Beauty SchoolSpokane Valley, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 131 | $25,363 | $22,200 | $6,333 | $9,270 |
| Spokane Community CollegeSpokane, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 43 | $24,442 | n/a | $19,229 | $5,625 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-RichlandRichland, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 210 | $24,193 | $30,300 | $7,805 | $21,492 |
| Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa AcademyYakima, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 28 | $23,712 | $31,040 | $6,333 | $13,500 |
| Spokane Community CollegeSpokane, WA | Community college | Certificate | 44 | $22,742 | n/a | $6,270 | $5,625 |
| International Beauty Education CenterSpokane, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 219 | $22,448 | $22,039 | $6,333 | $10,640 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-SpokaneSpokane Valley, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 78 | $21,551 | $33,791 | $9,500 | $18,884 |
| Stylemaster College of Hair DesignLongview, WA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 38 | $17,636 | $20,405 | $7,917 | $16,500 |
| Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA | Public technical school | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,874 |
| Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,874 |
| Everett Community CollegeEverett, WA | Community college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| Everett Community CollegeEverett, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,935 |
| Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA | Community college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,202 |
| Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,202 |
| Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla Walla, WA | Community college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,442 |
| Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla Walla, WA | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,442 |
Cities with the most programs: Tacoma (2), Everett (2), Spokane Valley (2), Spokane (2), Seattle (1), Shoreline (1), Federal Way (1), Lakewood (1), Vancouver (1), Centralia (1), Richland (1), Yakima (1).
What counts: cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology and makeup.
Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology and barber schools are in Washington?
19 schools in Washington awarded cosmetology and barbering certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 18 certificate and 6 associate programs.
Which cosmetology and barbering program in Washington has the highest earnings?
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle in Seattle, where certificate graduates earned a median of $39,239 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest cosmetology and barbering school in Washington?
By yearly tuition and fees, Olympic College in Bremerton charges $4,202 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do cosmetology and barbering graduates make in Washington?
The typical certificate program in Washington reported median earnings of $26,006 one year after graduation and $32,055 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.