Cosmetology Schools in Kansas

Kansas has 21 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 11 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 796 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,750 to $19,578, with a median of $16,625 across the 11 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,475 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Z Hair Academy, Paul Mitchell the School-Overland Park and Crave Beauty Academy.

21
Schools with this program
796
Graduates last year
$16,625
Median program tuition
$23,475
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Kansas

All 21 cosmetology schools in Kansas

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Z Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,250
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
129
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,245
Type
Private for-profit

Crave Beauty Academy

Wichita, KS

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,600
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
59
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,108
Type
Private for-profit

Eric Fisher Academy

Wichita, KS

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,025
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
55
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,098
Type
Private for-profit

Bellus Academy

Manhattan, KS

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,578
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,966
Type
Private for-profit

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,630
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,097
Type
Public

Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita

Wichita, KS

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,625
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,088
Type
Private for-profit

Hays Academy of Hair Design

Hays, KS

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,100
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,156
Type
Private for-profit

Fort Scott Community College

Fort Scott, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,570
Graduates last year
32
Type
Public

Hays Academy of Hair Design

Salina, KS

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Certificate
Program tuition
$16,100
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,156
Type
Private for-profit

Dodge City Community College

Dodge City, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,650
Graduates last year
20
Type
Public

Garden City Community College

Garden City, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$3,840
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,148
Type
Public

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

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Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$2,424
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,494
Type
Public

Mitsu Sato Hair Academy

Overland Park, KS

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,375
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,999
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Kansas?

The median published tuition is $16,625 (range $8,750 to $19,578, 11 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College ($8,750), Mitsu Sato Hair Academy ($15,375) and Hays Academy of Hair Design ($16,100). 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 (9 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,475 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 Kansas?

Yes. 11 public schools offer it, including Hutchinson Community College, Washburn Institute of Technology, Fort Scott Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community College and Seward County Community 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.