Esthetician Schools in New Mexico

New Mexico has 8 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 1 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 289 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $8,500 to $11,800, with a median of $10,048 across the 6 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $21,994 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute, Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque and Aveda Institute-New Mexico.

8
Schools with this program
289
Graduates last year
$10,048
Median program tuition
$21,994
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Esthetician Schools by city in New Mexico

All 8 esthetician schools in New Mexico

Sorted by size. Tap a name for details.

Aveda Institute-New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$9,475
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
53
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,553
Type
Private for-profit

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

Las Cruces, NM

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$10,100
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
42
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,282
Type
Private for-profit

Glitz School of Cosmetology

Las Cruces, NM

Award
Certificate
Program tuition
$11,800
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
34
Median earnings, 1 yr
$17,533
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in New Mexico?

The median published tuition is $10,048 (range $8,500 to $11,800, 6 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque ($8,500), Aveda Institute-New Mexico ($9,475) and Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe ($9,995). 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 6 months to finish (5 to 7 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 7 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $21,994 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 New Mexico?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Clovis 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.