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Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,000 · Average net price: $17,881 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,217
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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in Philadelphia, PA
College Scorecard lists 3 cosmetology & barbering programs at 3 schools in Philadelphia, PA. 0 are at public schools; 3 offer a certificate and 1 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $17,000 a year (from 3 schools reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $16,897 (3 programs reporting). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. Nearby suburbs are on the Pennsylvania page. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,000 · Average net price: $17,905 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,897
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Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $20,255 · Average net price: $19,697 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $16,302
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in Philadelphia, PA?
We found 3 certificate or associate programs at 3 schools in Philadelphia, PA in College Scorecard data, 0 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in Philadelphia, PA?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia (Philadelphia, $17,000); Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia (Philadelphia, $17,000); Jean Madeline Aveda Institute (Philadelphia, $20,255). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.