Cosmetology programs in Colorado
32 cosmetology programs at 26 Colorado schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (20 programs), the state median is $25,893 one year after completion, 12% above the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $9,715.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Institute-Denver | Denver, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 297 | $34,300 | $9,833 | $112 |
| Avalon Institute-Aurora | Aurora, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 172 | $32,893 | $6,332 | $72 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Denver | Lakewood, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 153 | $31,881 | $9,413 | $107 |
| Stacey James Institute | Parker, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 109 | $29,909 | $9,833 | $112 |
| Pickens Technical College | Aurora, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 113 | $28,882 | – | – |
| Trinidad State College | Trinidad, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 68 | $28,495 | $6,500 | $74 |
| IBMC College | Fort Collins, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 192 | $28,244 | $9,597 | $109 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College | Denver, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 220 | $26,869 | – | – |
| Cheeks Beauty Academy | Loveland, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 27 | $26,565 | $9,000 | $102 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 67 | $26,047 | $7,071 | $80 |
| Northeastern Junior College | Sterling, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 15 | $25,739 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 138 | $24,193 | $9,833 | $112 |
| Empire Beauty School-Aurora | Aurora, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 20 | $23,892 | $10,667 | $121 |
| Empire Beauty School-Littleton | Littleton, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 33 | $23,892 | $10,667 | $121 |
| Empire Beauty School-Thornton | Thornton, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 35 | $23,829 | $13,000 | $148 |
| International Salon and Spa Academy | Colorado Springs, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 206 | $23,061 | $8,347 | $95 |
| Intellitec College-Grand Junction | Grand Junction, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 130 | $22,923 | $12,422 | $141 |
| TIGI Hairdressing Academy Legacy | Colorado Springs, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 137 | $22,685 | $9,833 | $112 |
| Technical College of the Rockies | Delta, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 122 | $20,624 | $12,337 | $140 |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 53 | $15,761 | $5,250 | $60 |
| Arapahoe Community College | Littleton, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 80 | not reported | – | – |
| Arapahoe Community College | Littleton, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | Rangely, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | Rangely, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Lamar Community College | Lamar, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Lamar Community College | Lamar, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Otero College | La Junta, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 51 | not reported | – | – |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Tuana European Beauty Academy | Fort Collins, CO | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Cosmetology programs by city in Colorado
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Every state licenses cosmetologists and sets its own required training hours, so a program must meet your state board's hour requirement to let you sit for the licensing exam. Check the state board first.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying cosmetology program in Colorado?
By reported one-year earnings, Aveda Institute-Denver leads at $34,300 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many cosmetology programs are in Colorado?
The Scorecard lists 32 certificate or associate programs in this field at 26 schools in Colorado.