Capilo School of Hair Design
Augusta, ME
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $16,900
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 52
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,950
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cosmetology Schools in Maine
Maine has 3 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 128 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $16,900 to $18,850, with a median of $17,625 across the 3 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $23,950 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Capilo School of Hair Design, Empire Beauty School-Maine and Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook.
3
Schools with this program
128
Graduates last year
$17,625
Median program tuition
$23,950
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 cosmetology schools in Maine
Empire Beauty School-Maine
Bangor, ME
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $17,625
- Length
- 11 months
- Graduates last year
- 42
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $23,015
- Type
- Private for-profit
Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook
Westbrook, ME
- Award
- Certificate
- Program tuition
- $18,850
- Length
- 12 months
- Graduates last year
- 34
- Median earnings, 1 yr
- $31,935
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does cosmetology training cost in Maine?
The median published tuition is $17,625 (range $16,900 to $18,850, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Capilo School of Hair Design ($16,900), Empire Beauty School-Maine ($17,625) and Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook ($18,850). 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 12 months to finish (11 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do cosmetology graduates earn?
Across 3 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,950 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
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.