Cosmetology Schools in Alabama

Alabama has 25 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 14 public and 11 private. Together they graduated 684 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $12,000 to $19,730, with a median of $15,575 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $19,440 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan, Remington College-Mobile Campus and Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham.

25
Schools with this program
684
Graduates last year
$15,575
Median program tuition
$19,440
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Alabama

All 25 cosmetology schools in Alabama

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Remington College-Mobile Campus

Mobile, AL

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$22,580
Graduates last year
56
Median earnings, 1 yr
$16,842
Type
Private nonprofit

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,608
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,374
Type
Public

University Academy of Hair Design

Tuscaloosa, AL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,000
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,945
Type
Private for-profit

Brown Beauty Barber School

Bessemer, AL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,000
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$13,147
Type
Private for-profit

Blue Cliff Career College

Mobile, AL

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,625
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
12
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,648
Type
Private for-profit

Midfield Institute of Cosmetology

Midfield, AL

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$14,400
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,991
Type
Private nonprofit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Alabama?

The median published tuition is $15,575 (range $12,000 to $19,730, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at University Academy of Hair Design ($12,000), Winonah's International School of Cosmetology ($12,750) and Midfield Institute of Cosmetology ($14,400). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (10 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 16 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $19,440 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public cosmetology programs in Alabama?

Yes. 14 public schools offer it, including George C Wallace Community College-Dothan, Gadsden State Community College, Southern Union State Community College, Central Alabama Community College and J F Ingram State Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.