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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in Rhode Island

There are 3 cosmetology & barbering programs at 3 schools in Rhode Island in federal College Scorecard data. 0 are at public schools; 3 offer a certificate and 0 an associate degree. Half of these schools charge under $15,000 a year in tuition and fees (3 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $17,801 (3 programs reporting). Most programs are in Cranston (2), Providence (1). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. 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.

All programs (3)

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COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston

Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Private for-profit

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,148 · Average net price: $19,875 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $18,617

School website ↗College Scorecard data
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Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island

Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Private for-profit

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,500 · Average net price: $17,706 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,801

School website ↗College Scorecard data
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Empire Beauty School-Warwick

Certificate · Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services · Private for-profit

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,000 · Average net price: $20,805 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,698

School website ↗College Scorecard data

Frequently asked questions

How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in Rhode Island?

We found 3 certificate or associate programs at 3 schools in Rhode Island in College Scorecard data, 0 of them at public schools.

What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in Rhode Island?

By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island (Cranston, $14,500); Empire Beauty School-Warwick (Providence, $15,000); COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston (Cranston, $16,148). 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.