Cosmetology Schools in Maryland

Maryland has 16 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 16 private. Together they graduated 584 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $18,525 to $24,925, with a median of $20,345 across the 16 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $22,605 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School, The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School and Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School.

16
Schools with this program
584
Graduates last year
$20,345
Median program tuition
$22,605
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Maryland

All 16 cosmetology schools in Maryland

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Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills

Owings Mills, MD

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel

Laurel, MD

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,525
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,286
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Maryland

Bel Air, MD

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Program tuition
$19,750
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,842
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie

Glen Burnie, MD

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,260
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,605
Type
Private for-profit

Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex

Baltimore, MD

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Certificate
Program tuition
$19,650
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
30
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,204
Type
Private for-profit

Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy

Salisbury, MD

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,825
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,319
Type
Private for-profit

Hair Academy II

Hillcrest Heights, MD

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Certificate
Program tuition
$24,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,687
Type
Private for-profit

Montgomery Beauty School

Silver Spring, MD

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Certificate
Program tuition
$24,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
23
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,255
Type
Private for-profit

Hair Academy

New Carrollton, MD

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Program tuition
$21,620
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
21
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,855
Type
Private for-profit

Award Beauty School

Hagerstown, MD

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Certificate
Program tuition
$24,000
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,012
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Maryland?

The median published tuition is $20,345 (range $18,525 to $24,925, 16 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel ($18,525), Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup ($18,800) and Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy ($18,825). 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 13 months to finish (10 to 15 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 $22,605 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.