Cosmetology programs in Washington
29 cosmetology programs at 23 Washington schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (17 programs), the state median is $25,363 one year after completion, 10% above the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $10,075.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle | Seattle, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 79 | $39,239 | $10,555 | $120 |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Shoreline | Shoreline, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 70 | $36,985 | $9,368 | $106 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Federal Way | Federal Way, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 111 | $35,223 | $10,691 | $122 |
| Summit Salon Academy | Tacoma, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 103 | $32,936 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 70 | $31,122 | $12,265 | $139 |
| Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett | Everett, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 858 | $30,234 | $7,891 | $90 |
| Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus | Vancouver, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 81 | $29,702 | $8,286 | $94 |
| Centralia Beauty College | Centralia, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 36 | $26,649 | $10,844 | $123 |
| Studio Beauty School | Spokane Valley, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 88 | $25,363 | $7,917 | $90 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 16 | $24,442 | $19,759 | $225 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Richland | Richland, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 199 | $24,193 | $8,028 | $91 |
| Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy | Yakima, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 83 | $23,712 | $7,140 | $81 |
| Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology | Kennewick, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 44 | $23,472 | $10,428 | $119 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 28 | $22,742 | $10,075 | $115 |
| International Beauty Education Center | Spokane, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 110 | $22,448 | $7,917 | $90 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane | Spokane Valley, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 82 | $21,551 | $10,556 | $120 |
| Stylemaster College of Hair Design | Longview, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 19 | $17,636 | $9,522 | $108 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Everett Community College | Everett, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 28 | not reported | – | – |
| Everett Community College | Everett, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Seattle Central College | Seattle, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Zorganics Institute of Beauty and Wellness | Bellingham, WA | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 14 | 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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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 Washington?
By reported one-year earnings, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle leads at $39,239 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many cosmetology programs are in Washington?
The Scorecard lists 29 certificate or associate programs in this field at 23 schools in Washington.