Cosmetology Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 16 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 4 public and 12 private. Together they graduated 549 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,735 to $17,000, with a median of $14,875 across the 14 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $26,686 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at COLLECTIV Academy-Worcester, Empire Beauty School-Malden and DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology.

16
Schools with this program
549
Graduates last year
$14,875
Median program tuition
$26,686
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 16 cosmetology schools in Massachusetts

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COLLECTIV Academy-Worcester

Worcester, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,070
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
207
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,686
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Malden

Malden, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,600
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
64
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology

West Springfield, MA

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Program tuition
$14,750
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
52
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,271
Type
Private for-profit

New England Hair Academy

Malden, MA

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Program tuition
$15,000
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,144
Type
Private for-profit

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester

Worcester, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,400
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
25
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,086
Type
Private for-profit

North Shore Community College

Danvers, MA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,448
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,165
Type
Public

Jupiter Beauty Academy

Boston, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$12,201
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,875
Type
Private for-profit

Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford

New Bedford, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,400
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
13
Type
Private for-profit

Rob Roy Academy-Taunton

Taunton, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,400
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
13
Median earnings, 1 yr
$29,527
Type
Private for-profit

Rob Roy Academy-Fall River

Fall River, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,400
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
11
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,696
Type
Private for-profit

Alexander Academy

Lunenburg, MA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$17,000
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
5
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,434
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Massachusetts?

The median published tuition is $14,875 (range $1,735 to $17,000, 14 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Charles H McCann Technical School ($1,735), Southeastern Technical Institute ($6,645) and Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School ($10,115). 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 9 months to finish (7 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 11 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $26,686 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 Massachusetts?

Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including North Shore Community College, Southeastern Technical Institute, Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School and Charles H McCann Technical School.

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.