Cosmetology Schools in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 5 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 202 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $18,050 to $21,480, with a median of $21,480 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,995 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Empire Beauty School-Hooksett, Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth and Empire Beauty School-Somersworth.

5
Schools with this program
202
Graduates last year
$21,480
Median program tuition
$30,995
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 5 cosmetology schools in New Hampshire

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Empire Beauty School-Hooksett

Hooksett, NH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,480
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
93
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,995
Type
Private for-profit

Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth

Portsmouth, NH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,525
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
41
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,666
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Somersworth

Somersworth, NH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,480
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$31,676
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Laconia

Laconia, NH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$21,480
Length
12 months
Graduates last year
20
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,995
Type
Private for-profit

Keene Beauty Academy

Keene, NH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$18,050
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$26,254
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in New Hampshire?

The median published tuition is $21,480 (range $18,050 to $21,480, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Keene Beauty Academy ($18,050), Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth ($18,525) and Empire Beauty School-Hooksett ($21,480). 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 13 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 $30,995 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.