Cosmetology Schools in New York

33 schools compared · Average earnings $16,634/yr

33 New York schools offer Cosmetology. Earnings in New York are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.

Schools in NY
33
Avg Grad Earnings
$16,634/yr
-4% vs. national avg
Avg Score
43/100
Top NY Cities
8
with programs

Cosmetology Programs in New York

All 33 New York schools offering Cosmetology, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.

# School Score Earnings ROI
1 Aesthetic Science Institute
Latham, NY
45 $22,638/yr
2 Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES
Elmira, NY
45 $22,221/yr
3 Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca
West Seneca, NY
45 $22,092/yr
4 Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics
New York, NY
44 $21,516/yr
5 New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa
white plains, NY
44 $20,531/yr
6 Barber & Beauty Institute of New York
Hempstead, NY
43 $19,470/yr
7 Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics Skin Care & Makeup
New York, NY
43 $19,396/yr
8 Arrojo Cosmetology School
New York, NY
43 $18,528/yr
9 New York Institute of Beauty
Islandia, NY
43 $18,365/yr
10 Continental School of Beauty Culture-Rochester
Rochester, NY
43 $18,208/yr
11 Continental School of Beauty Culture-Mattydale
Mattydale, NY
43 $18,208/yr
12 Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
Nanuet, NY
43 $17,982/yr
13 Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care Training
New York, NY
43 $17,926/yr
14 Western Suffolk BOCES
Northport, NY
43 $17,906/yr
15 Shear Ego International School of Hair Design
Rochester, NY
43 $17,747/yr
16 Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady
Schenectady, NY
43 $17,570/yr
17 The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda
Tonawanda, NY
43 $17,534/yr
18 Brittany Beauty Academy
Brooklyn, NY
42 $17,026/yr
19 Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-New York
New York, NY
42 $16,886/yr
20 Empire Beauty School-Queens
Astoria, NY
42 $16,251/yr
21 Empire Beauty School-Buffalo
Cheektowaga, NY
42 $16,062/yr
22 Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute
Bethpage, NY
42 $15,644/yr
23 Erie 1 BOCES
West Seneca, NY
42 $15,359/yr
24 Empire Beauty School-Manhattan
New York, NY
42 $15,322/yr
25 Empire Beauty School-Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
42 $15,322/yr
26 Empire Beauty School-Rochester
Rochester, NY
42 $15,322/yr
27 Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge
Hauppauge, NY
42 $14,931/yr
28 Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead
Hempstead, NY
41 $14,173/yr
29 Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
Peekskill, NY
41 $13,638/yr
30 Sharp Edgez Barber Institute
Rochester, NY
41 $11,084/yr
31 Paul Mitchell the School-NYC
Staten Island, NY
41 $9,493/yr
32 Grace International Beauty School
Flushing, NY
41 $7,586/yr
33 Berkowits School of Electrolysis
Forest Hills, NY
41 $7,002/yr

Where Cosmetology Programs Cluster in New York

Cities with the most Cosmetology programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.

City Schools Avg Earnings
New York, NY 6 $18,262/yr
Rochester, NY 4 $15,590/yr
West Seneca, NY 2 $18,726/yr
Hempstead, NY 2 $16,822/yr
Brooklyn, NY 2 $16,174/yr
Latham, NY 1 $22,638/yr
Elmira, NY 1 $22,221/yr
white plains, NY 1 $20,531/yr

Compare Cosmetology in Other States

Considering a nearby state? Here's how New York compares to others with strong Cosmetology offerings.

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Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS. Methodology & sources →