Esthetician Schools in Virginia

Virginia has 9 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 0 public and 9 private. Together they graduated 726 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $9,950 to $14,175, with a median of $10,159 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,045 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics, Centura College-Chesapeake and Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington.

9
Schools with this program
726
Graduates last year
$10,159
Median program tuition
$30,045
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 9 esthetician schools in Virginia

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The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics

Virginia Beach, VA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,650
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
197
Median earnings, 1 yr
$28,573
Type
Private for-profit

Centura College-Chesapeake

Chesapeake, VA

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Certificate
Graduates last year
125
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,158
Type
Private for-profit

The Esthetic Institute

Vienna, VA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,000
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
92
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,457
Type
Private for-profit

Lotus Professional College

Richmond, VA

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Certificate
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
58
Median earnings, 1 yr
$34,327
Type
Private for-profit

Avi Career Training

Great Falls, VA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$10,700
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$30,045
Type
Private for-profit

Eastern Virginia Career College

Fredericksburg, VA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$14,175
Length
10 months
Graduates last year
32
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,463
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Virginia?

The median published tuition is $10,159 (range $9,950 to $14,175, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics ($9,950), Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington ($10,000) and The Esthetic Institute ($10,000). 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 10 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,045 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.