Cosmetology Schools in Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 186 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $15,600 to $19,391, with a median of $17,795 across the 3 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,437 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-Lexington, Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education and Summit Salon Academy-Lexington.

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Schools with this program
186
Graduates last year
$17,795
Median program tuition
$24,437
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in Lexington, KY

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Paul Mitchell the School-Lexington

Lexington, KY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,391
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
67
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,064
Type
Private for-profit

Summit Salon Academy-Lexington

Lexington, KY

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,600
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
43
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,518
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Lexington, KY?

The median published tuition is $17,795 (range $15,600 to $19,391, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Summit Salon Academy-Lexington ($15,600), Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education ($17,795) and Paul Mitchell the School-Lexington ($19,391). 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 (11 to 11 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,437 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 Lexington, KY?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Bluegrass Community and 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.