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Cosmetology & Barbering programs in Richmond, VA

There are 3 cosmetology & barbering programs at 3 schools in Richmond, VA 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 $13,600 a year in tuition and fees (3 reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $17,189 (1 program reporting). We also track 7 scholarships that cover this trade. Nearby suburbs are on the Virginia 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-Richmond

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $13,600 · Average net price: $19,307 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,189

School website ↗College Scorecard data
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Lotus Professional College

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,300 · Average net price: Not reported

School website ↗College Scorecard data
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Virginia Barber School

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

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $14,969 · Average net price: $19,160

School website ↗College Scorecard data

Frequently asked questions

How many cosmetology & barbering programs are in Richmond, VA?

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

What are the lowest-tuition cosmetology & barbering programs in Richmond, VA?

By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Lotus Professional College (Richmond, $9,300); Empire Beauty School-Richmond (Richmond, $13,600); Virginia Barber School (Richmond, $14,969). 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.