Esthetician Schools in Arkansas

Arkansas has 11 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 4 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 394 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $6,300 to $8,824, with a median of $7,230 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $20,574 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-Little Rock, Academy of Professional Cosmetology and Career Academy of Hair Design.

11
Schools with this program
394
Graduates last year
$7,230
Median program tuition
$20,574
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 11 esthetician schools in Arkansas

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Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock

North Little Rock, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,942
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
108
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,075
Type
Private for-profit

Career Academy of Hair Design

Springdale, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$6,795
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
67
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,721
Type
Private for-profit

The Salon Professional Academy

Sherwood, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,824
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
55
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,073
Type
Private for-profit

Academy of Salon and Spa

Fort Smith, AR

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,200
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$16,394
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Arkansas?

The median published tuition is $7,230 (range $6,300 to $8,824, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Hot Springs Beauty College ($6,300), Career Academy of Hair Design ($6,795) and Academy of Salon and Spa ($7,200). 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 esthetician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 5 months to finish (4 to 7 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,574 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public esthetician programs in Arkansas?

Yes. 4 public schools offer it, including Arkansas State University-Newport, University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas and Southern Arkansas University Tech.

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.