Esthetician Schools in Michigan

Michigan has 21 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 3 public and 18 private. Together they graduated 1,279 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $3,315 to $14,250, with a median of $8,575 across the 16 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $20,285 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Douglas J Aveda Institute, L'esprit Academy and Elevate Salon Institute.

21
Schools with this program
1,279
Graduates last year
$8,575
Median program tuition
$20,285
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 21 esthetician schools in Michigan

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Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,250
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
450
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,801
Type
Private for-profit

L'esprit Academy

Canton, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,115
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
162
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,627
Type
Private for-profit

Elevate Salon Institute

Royal Oak, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,341
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
115
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,499
Type
Private for-profit

Michigan College of Beauty-Troy

Troy, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,500
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
96
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,070
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey School of Beauty

Taylor, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,415
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
67
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,752
Type
Private for-profit

Dorsey College

Madison Heights, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$17,640
Graduates last year
52
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,591
Type
Private for-profit

Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe

Monroe, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,200
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
40
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,970
Type
Private for-profit

French Academy of Cosmetology

Spring Lake, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$5,282
Length
3 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,771
Type
Private for-profit

Brighton Institute of Cosmetology

Brighton, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$4,115
Length
4 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$19,413
Type
Private for-profit

Mott Community College

Flint, MI

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,009
Graduates last year
3
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,965
Type
Public

P&A Scholars Beauty School

Detroit, MI

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,200
Length
6 months
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,312
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Michigan?

The median published tuition is $8,575 (range $3,315 to $14,250, 16 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Marketti Academy of Cosmetology ($3,315), Creative Hair School of Cosmetology ($4,100) and Brighton Institute of Cosmetology ($4,115). 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 esthetician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 5 months to finish (3 to 8 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 14 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $20,285 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 Michigan?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Northern Michigan University, Kirtland Community College and Mott Community College.

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.