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Cosmetology school in Cleveland, Ohio

10 cosmetology programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

9 schools offer these cosmetology programs with classes in the Cleveland area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Hairstylists and cosmetologists shampoo, cut, color and style hair. Every state requires a license: you finish a state-approved program, which usually leads to a certificate, and then pass a state licensing exam.1

In Cleveland, 3 of the 10 programs take students without a high school diploma and 7 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 10 programs here are cosmetology license program (8 programs) and hair design, hairstyling or braiding (2 programs).

See the 10 programs

All 33 cosmetology programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does cosmetology school cost in Cleveland?

$7,762 to $14,995 is what most cosmetology programs in Cleveland cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $4,750 to $21,606

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
Not reported
None of the 10 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Cleveland may also offer cosmetology school. How these figures are made

Is there free cosmetology school in Cleveland?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 10 cosmetology programs in Cleveland approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Cosmetologist

    Raphael's School of Beauty Culture

    Willoughby

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Raphael's School of Beauty Culture, WilloughbyCosmetology license program · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,700
    Price if you pay yourself$21,606
    More details about Advanced Cosmetologist at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    33%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,175
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,140
    Students counted
    885
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $21,606

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus

    Jefferson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus, JeffersonCosmetology license program · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,000
    School website, Cosmetology at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
    More details about Cosmetology at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,588
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,000
    School website, Cosmetology at Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus

  • Hair design, hairstyling or braidingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Natural Hairstylist

    Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc

    University Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc, University HeightsHair design, hairstyling or braidingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,750
    Program website, Advanced Natural Hairstylist at Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc
    More details about Advanced Natural Hairstylist at Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $350
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,750
    Program website, Advanced Natural Hairstylist at Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Hairdressers Hairstylists and Cosmetologists

    By Leaps And Bounds Dba R & R Automotive Training Initiative

    Euclid

    No diploma needed

    By Leaps And Bounds Dba R & R Automotive Training Initiative, EuclidCosmetology license programIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    More details about Hairdressers Hairstylists and Cosmetologists at By Leaps And Bounds Dba R & R Automotive Training Initiative
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology License

    Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy)

    Cleveland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy), ClevelandCosmetology license programIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,150
    Program website, Cosmetology License at Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy)
    More details about Cosmetology License at Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,150
    Program website, Cosmetology License at Beauty and Barber Empowerment Center (H2 Healthy Hair Academy)

  • Hair design, hairstyling or braidingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Hair Designer

    Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc

    University Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc, University HeightsHair design, hairstyling or braidingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,600
    Program website, Advanced Hair Designer at Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc
    More details about Advanced Hair Designer at Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $560
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,600
    Program website, Advanced Hair Designer at Multitudes Exclusive Styling Studios Inc

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center

    Oberlin

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center, OberlinCosmetology license program · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,070
    Program website, Cosmetology at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,070
    Program website, Cosmetology at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cosmetology

    Inner State Beauty School

    Lyndhurst

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Inner State Beauty School, LyndhurstCosmetology license programIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,078
    Program website, Cosmetology at Inner State Beauty School
    More details about Cosmetology at Inner State Beauty School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $862
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,078
    Program website, Cosmetology at Inner State Beauty School

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetology

    Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

    Brecksville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, BrecksvilleCosmetology license program · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,634
    Program website, Cosmetology at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
    More details about Cosmetology at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,356
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,634
    Program website, Cosmetology at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

  • Cosmetology license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    cosmetology

    1st All Beauty Academy LLC.

    Maple Heights

    High school diploma or equivalent

    1st All Beauty Academy LLC., Maple HeightsCosmetology license programIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$17,750
    Program website, cosmetology at 1st All Beauty Academy LLC.
    More details about cosmetology at 1st All Beauty Academy LLC.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,750
    Program website, cosmetology at 1st All Beauty Academy LLC.

How to pay for cosmetology school in Cleveland

WIOA funding can pay for cosmetology school in Cleveland

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for cosmetology school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for cosmetology school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Cleveland

How cosmetology school compares with the rest of beauty and personal care across Ohio: Beauty school in Ohio

Where the Cleveland cosmetology program numbers come from

Which Cleveland cosmetology programs are on this list?

These are the cosmetology programs with classes in the Cleveland area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Cleveland cosmetology programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about cosmetology school in Cleveland

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List