Cosmetology programs in New York

44 cosmetology programs at 44 New York schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (38 programs), the state median is $25,384 one year after completion, 10% above the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $6,944.

*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.

Cosmetology programs by city in New York

Before you choose a cosmetology school in New York

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.

• Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
• 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.