Cosmetology schools in Colorado
Looking for cosmetology schools in Colorado? There are 27, including 11 public colleges and 16 private career schools. Cosmetologists in Colorado earn a median $37,690 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 27
- Public colleges
- 11
- Median pay in CO
- $37,690
- Cities with schools
- 8
24 cosmetology schools
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Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO · Public
- Cosmetology
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +12
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Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO · Public
- Cosmetology
- Automotive technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +6
IBMC College - Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO · Private
- Cosmetology
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
IntelliTec College - Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO · Private
- Cosmetology
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +7
Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
- +1
The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
Cosmetology schools by city
- Denver (12 within 30 mi)
- Colorado Springs (4 within 30 mi)
- Fort Collins (3 within 30 mi)
- Arvada (12 within 30 mi)
- Greeley (3 within 30 mi)
- Longmont (5 within 30 mi)
- Castle Rock (11 within 30 mi)
- Erie (11 within 30 mi)
What cosmetologists earn in Colorado
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Cosmetologist salary in ColoradoHow to become a cosmetologist
- Median pay
- $37,690
- $18.12 an hour
- Typical range
- $31,520–$98,860
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CO
- 6,820
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.7%
- 73,400 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology schools are in Colorado?
We list 27 schools in Colorado with cosmetology programs: 11 public colleges and 16 private career schools. Campuses are in Colorado Springs, Aurora, Denver, Littleton, and Fort Collins.
Are there community college cosmetology programs in Colorado?
Yes. 11 public colleges in Colorado offer cosmetology. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does cosmetology school cost in Colorado?
Among the 26 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,796 to $34,590. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do cosmetologists make in Colorado?
The median pay for cosmetologists in Colorado is $37,690 a year, and most earn between $31,520 and $98,860, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a cosmetology school in Colorado?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in Colorado
- Medical assistant schools (22)
- CNA classes (20)
- Auto mechanic schools (18)
- Criminal justice programs (16)
- EMT and paramedic schools (16)
- Welding schools (16)
- Esthetician schools (14)
- Construction schools (13)
- IT schools (13)
- Vet tech schools (13)
- Dental assistant schools (12)
- LPN programs (12)
- Phlebotomy classes (11)
- Medical billing and coding schools (10)
- Radiology tech schools (9)
- HVAC schools (9)
Cosmetology schools in other states
- Texas (136)
- California (119)
- Florida (104)
- Illinois (64)
- North Carolina (63)
- Pennsylvania (55)
- Ohio (48)
- Oklahoma (45)
- Tennessee (43)
- Georgia (42)
- Michigan (41)
- New York (34)
- Louisiana (32)
- Puerto Rico (32)
- Arkansas (30)
- Wisconsin (30)