Cosmetology Schools in Nevada

Nevada has 10 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 693 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $18,766 to $24,125, with a median of $19,905 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,858 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-Las Vegas, Avalon Institute-Las Vegas and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin.

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Schools with this program
693
Graduates last year
$19,905
Median program tuition
$23,858
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Cosmetology Schools by city in Nevada

All 10 cosmetology schools in Nevada

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Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

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Program tuition
$21,005
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
120
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,501
Type
Private for-profit

Avalon Institute-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

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Graduates last year
106
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,901
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Reno

Reno, NV

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Program tuition
$19,905
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
83
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,346
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

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Program tuition
$24,125
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
80
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,529
Type
Private for-profit

Casal Institute of Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

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Program tuition
$21,301
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
75
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,214
Type
Private for-profit

International Academy of Style

Reno, NV

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Program tuition
$19,350
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
37
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,903
Type
Private for-profit

Sierra Academy of Style

Carson City, NV

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Program tuition
$19,600
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,435
Type
Private for-profit

Milan Institute-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

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Program tuition
$18,766
Length
14 months
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,696
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Nevada?

The median published tuition is $19,905 (range $18,766 to $24,125, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno ($18,766), Milan Institute-Las Vegas ($18,766) and International Academy of Style ($19,350). 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 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,858 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.