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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. programs in Florida

Career-focused certificate and associate programs in this field prepare students for related technical and professional work.

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Programs with a cost estimate89 of 96

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Jacksonville, FL · Public

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$29,6681 year after completion
$21,8695 years after completion
Est. total cost $8,215 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Sarasota, FL · Public

Suncoast Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$22,6621 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $33,665 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Sarasota, FL · Private

Meridian College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$21,8481 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $59,326 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Bradenton, FL · Public

Manatee Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Outstanding Value
Earnings
$21,7311 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $3,598 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Ormond Beach, FL · Private

Daytona College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$20,8721 year after completion
$22,9975 years after completion
Est. total cost $57,125 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Pensacola, FL · Public

George Stone Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
$20,6921 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Maitland, FL · Private

Cortiva Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$20,2821 year after completion
$26,6655 years after completion
Est. total cost $52,433 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Maitland, FL · Private

Cortiva Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$20,2821 year after completion
$26,6655 years after completion
Est. total cost $56,530 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Fort Myers, FL · Private

Florida Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$20,2741 year after completion
$26,1845 years after completion
Est. total cost $30,232 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Lake Worth, FL · Public

Palm Beach State College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$20,1221 year after completion
$35,0905 years after completion
Est. total cost $18,272 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Tallahassee, FL · Private

World Class Academy of Beauty Careers

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
$20,0871 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Tampa, FL · Private

Summit Salon Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$20,0101 year after completion
$25,7685 years after completion
Est. total cost $62,134 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Fort Walton Beach, FL · Public

Okaloosa Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$19,9351 year after completion
$22,2085 years after completion
Est. total cost $37,450 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Bonita Springs, FL · Private

Cozmo Beauty School

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$19,8881 year after completion
$27,6785 years after completion
Est. total cost $54,156 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Jacksonville, FL · Private

Paul Mitchell the School-Jacksonville

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$19,7771 year after completion
$28,4775 years after completion
Est. total cost $43,076 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Tampa, FL · Public

Erwin Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$19,6071 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $5,564 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Eustis, FL · Public

Lake Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$19,5701 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $32,341 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Clearwater, FL · Private

Aveda Institute-Tampa Bay

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$19,4241 year after completion
$27,5555 years after completion
Est. total cost $45,034 1 to less than 2 year certificate
West Palm Beach, FL · Private

The Beauty Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$18,7641 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $41,583 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Saint Petersburg, FL · Private

Loraines Academy & Spa

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$18,4071 year after completion
$25,7245 years after completion
Est. total cost $32,210 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Plantation, FL · Private

Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Lauderdale

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$18,2371 year after completion
$31,7845 years after completion
Est. total cost $44,845 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Davie, FL · Private

Aveda Institute-South Florida

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$18,1821 year after completion
$23,1075 years after completion
Est. total cost $48,813 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Largo, FL · Private

American Institute of Beauty

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$18,1631 year after completion
$23,6055 years after completion
Est. total cost $22,626 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Lakeland, FL · Public

Traviss Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
$17,9091 year after completion
$18,6425 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Ocala, FL · Public

Marion Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,8781 year after completion
$23,5855 years after completion
Est. total cost $17,574 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Gainesville, FL · Private

Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,8781 year after completion
$21,3915 years after completion
Est. total cost $42,015 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Oviedo, FL · Private

Paul Mitchell the School-Orlando

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,8011 year after completion
$25,6245 years after completion
Est. total cost $54,188 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Tampa, FL · Private

Paul Mitchell the School-Tampa

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,8011 year after completion
$25,6245 years after completion
Est. total cost $49,959 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Lakeland, FL · Private

Empire Beauty School-Lakeland

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,6981 year after completion
$22,8165 years after completion
Est. total cost $34,001 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Hollywood, FL · Public

Sheridan Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,6751 year after completion
$15,4705 years after completion
Est. total cost $13,287 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Tampa, FL · Private

Empire Beauty School-Tampa

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,1891 year after completion
$22,4095 years after completion
Est. total cost $36,911 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Pensacola, FL · Public

Pensacola State College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$17,1031 year after completion
$22,9045 years after completion
Est. total cost $7,874 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Melbourne, FL · Public

Eastern Florida State College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$17,0341 year after completion
$14,5165 years after completion
Est. total cost $12,816 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Panama City, FL · Public

Tom P. Haney Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,9101 year after completion
$19,2535 years after completion
Est. total cost $18,107 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Inverness, FL · Public

Withlacoochee Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,8731 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $20,593 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Jacksonville, FL · Private

Parisian Spa Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$16,6921 year after completion
$19,7795 years after completion
Est. total cost $11,021 1 to less than 2 year certificate
The Villages, FL · Private

Tenaj Salon Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,5941 year after completion
$22,0725 years after completion
Est. total cost $50,749 1 to less than 2 year certificate
West Palm Beach, FL · Private

Empire Beauty School-West Palm

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,4441 year after completion
$21,9315 years after completion
Est. total cost $33,790 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Margate, FL · Private

Hollywood Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,4381 year after completion
$20,7155 years after completion
Est. total cost $36,747 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Boca Raton, FL · Private

Boca Beauty Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,4131 year after completion
$20,9105 years after completion
Est. total cost $45,060 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Parkland, FL · Private

Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,4131 year after completion
$20,9105 years after completion
Est. total cost $46,222 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Ocoee, FL · Public

Orange Technical College-West Campus

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,4011 year after completion
$21,2545 years after completion
Est. total cost $27,263 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Winter Haven, FL · Public

Ridge Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,4001 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $46,108 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Fort Myers, FL · Private

Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,2431 year after completion
$21,1725 years after completion
Est. total cost $49,157 1 to less than 2 year certificate
South Daytona, FL · Private

International Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,2191 year after completion
$19,2525 years after completion
Est. total cost $42,343 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Boynton Beach, FL · Private

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,1861 year after completion
$22,0405 years after completion
Est. total cost $54,622 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Lakeland, FL · Private

Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,1411 year after completion
$22,3565 years after completion
Est. total cost $22,483 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Tampa, FL · Private

Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Tampa

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$16,1411 year after completion
$22,3565 years after completion
Est. total cost $28,411 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Merritt Island, FL · Private

Academy of Cosmetology

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
$16,0301 year after completion
$17,7445 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Fort Pierce, FL · Public

Indian River State College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$16,0111 year after completion
$22,4215 years after completion
Est. total cost $7,592 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Orange Park, FL · Private

American Academy of Cosmetology

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,9031 year after completion
$17,5055 years after completion
Est. total cost $38,051 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Hallandale Beach, FL · Private

Prestige Health & Beauty Sciences Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,7731 year after completion
$12,0105 years after completion
Est. total cost $47,790 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Lake City, FL · Public

Florida Gateway College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,7151 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $10,674 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Miami Beach, FL · Private

Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,6781 year after completion
$20,5865 years after completion
Est. total cost $18,716 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Melbourne, FL · Private

The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,6781 year after completion
$20,5865 years after completion
Est. total cost $28,895 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Hollywood, FL · Private

Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,6571 year after completion
$20,0555 years after completion
Est. total cost $39,352 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Casselberry, FL · Private

Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-Casselberry

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,6571 year after completion
$20,0555 years after completion
Est. total cost $35,324 1 to less than 2 year certificate
West Palm Beach, FL · Private

Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,6571 year after completion
$20,0555 years after completion
Est. total cost $74,108 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Fort Myers, FL · Private

Aveda Institute-Fort Myers

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,5191 year after completion
$23,1605 years after completion
Est. total cost $51,736 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Saint Augustine, FL · Public

First Coast Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,5021 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $19,058 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Tallahassee, FL · Private

North Florida Cosmetology Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,3761 year after completion
$18,9115 years after completion
Est. total cost $24,151 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Chipley, FL · Public

Florida Panhandle Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Good Value
Earnings
$15,3561 year after completion
$18,1925 years after completion
Est. total cost $4,591 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Cape Coral, FL · Public

Cape Coral Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Outstanding Value
Earnings
$15,2951 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $2,911 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Daytona Beach, FL · Public

Daytona State College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,2341 year after completion
$22,4185 years after completion
Est. total cost $14,282 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Oakland Park, FL · Private

Florida Academy of Health & Beauty

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$15,1681 year after completion
$17,9705 years after completion
Est. total cost $13,836 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Fort Myers, FL · Private

The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,9851 year after completion
$24,1935 years after completion
Est. total cost $41,971 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Kissimmee, FL · Private

Academy of Career Training

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
$14,8881 year after completion
$14,8865 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Kissimmee, FL · Public

Osceola Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,8291 year after completion
$21,7445 years after completion
Est. total cost $12,310 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Tallahassee, FL · Public

Lively Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$14,6781 year after completion
$17,0905 years after completion
Est. total cost $20,511 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Sebring, FL · Private

UR Beauty & Barber Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$13,9511 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $33,004 1 to less than 2 year certificate
New Port Richey, FL · Private

Bene's Career Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$13,7561 year after completion
$17,3825 years after completion
Est. total cost $48,307 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Miami, FL · Private

La Belle Beauty Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$13,5991 year after completion
$13,8375 years after completion
Est. total cost $36,825 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Fort Pierce, FL · Private

Fort Pierce Beauty Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$13,5681 year after completion
$19,8395 years after completion
Est. total cost $46,150 1 to less than 2 year certificate
greenacres, FL · Private

Latin Beauty Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$13,2201 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $33,764 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Miami, FL · Private

Celebrity School of Beauty

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$12,3811 year after completion
$15,4185 years after completion
Est. total cost $57,236 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Miami, FL · Private

Nouvelle Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$12,3141 year after completion
$13,9875 years after completion
Est. total cost $28,330 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Hialeah Gardens, FL · Private

Beauty Academy of South Florida

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$12,2961 year after completion
$15,5055 years after completion
Est. total cost $105,104 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Hialeah, FL · Private

La Belle Beauty School

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
$12,2531 year after completion
$18,2645 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Pensacola, FL · Private

Fortis Institute-Pensacola

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$12,0491 year after completion
$27,0085 years after completion
Est. total cost $55,455 1 to less than 2 year certificate
DeFuniak Springs, FL · Public

Emerald Coast Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$12,0301 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $37,995 1 to less than 2 year certificate
New Port Richey, FL · Public

Fred K Marchman Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$11,8891 year after completion
$29,7215 years after completion
Est. total cost $9,713 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Hialeah, FL · Private

Futura Career Institute

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$11,8221 year after completion
$13,4735 years after completion
Est. total cost $49,975 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Miami, FL · Private

American Beauty and Trade School

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$11,6931 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $25,297 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Fort Myers, FL · Public

Fort Myers Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
$11,6031 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost N/A 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Tampa, FL · Private

Shear Excellence Hair Academy

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$11,4171 year after completion
$14,9845 years after completion
Est. total cost $74,139 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Miami, FL · Private

New Concept Massage and Beauty School

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$11,1361 year after completion
$16,1825 years after completion
Est. total cost $26,660 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Port Charlotte, FL · Public

Charlotte Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $11,689 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Marianna, FL · Public

Chipola College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $2,255 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Immokalee, FL · Public

Immokalee Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $18,039 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Naples, FL · Public

Lorenzo Walker Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $14,493 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Clearwater, FL · Public

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $43,645 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Saint Petersburg, FL · Public

Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $47,004 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Live Oak, FL · Public

Riveroak Technical College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
$17,2855 years after completion
Est. total cost $20,185 1 to less than 2 year certificate
Avon Park, FL · Public

South Florida State College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $7,715 1 to less than 2 year certificate
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