Cosmetology programs in Connecticut
12 cosmetology programs at 12 Connecticut schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (11 programs), the state median is $27,479 one year after completion, 19% above the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $9,833.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter & Chester Institute | Bridgeport, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | – | $32,218 | – | – |
| Oxford Academy of Hair Design Inc | Seymour, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 100 | $28,629 | $6,625 | $75 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven | North Haven, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 135 | $27,956 | $9,833 | $112 |
| TIGI Hairdressing Academy Newtown | Newtown, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 73 | $27,850 | $9,833 | $112 |
| Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 20 | $27,479 | $7,045 | $80 |
| Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology | Branford, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 20 | $27,479 | $7,045 | $80 |
| Cortiva Institute | Cromwell, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 149 | $27,441 | $6,333 | $72 |
| Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology | Wallingford, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 120 | $26,209 | $9,833 | $112 |
| International Institute of Cosmetology | Wethersfield, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 134 | $22,945 | $10,602 | $120 |
| TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford | Guilford, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 25 | $22,151 | $12,795 | $145 |
| Dolce The Academy | Waterbury, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 31 | $20,675 | $9,945 | $113 |
| Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC | Waterbury, CT | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 10 | 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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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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- What is the board exam pass rate for graduates?
- How are kit and supply costs billed?
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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 Connecticut?
By reported one-year earnings, Porter & Chester Institute leads at $32,218 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many cosmetology programs are in Connecticut?
The Scorecard lists 12 certificate or associate programs in this field at 12 schools in Connecticut.