Cosmetology schools in New Jersey
Looking for cosmetology schools in New Jersey? There are 23, including 4 public colleges and 19 private career schools. Cosmetologists in New Jersey earn a median $36,150 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 23
- Public colleges
- 4
- Median pay in NJ
- $36,150
- Cities with schools
- 12
23 cosmetology schools
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Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education
Westampton, NJ · Public
- Cosmetology
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +4
Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology
Wayne, NJ · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
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Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
Toms River, NJ · Public
- Cosmetology
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness
Voorhees, NJ · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield
North Plainfield, NJ · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
- +1
Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York
West New York, NJ · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
- +1
Cosmetology schools by city
- Newark (26 within 30 mi)
- Paterson (26 within 30 mi)
- Trenton (15 within 30 mi)
- Vineland (3 within 30 mi)
- New Brunswick (19 within 30 mi)
- Long Branch (14 within 30 mi)
- Princeton (10 within 30 mi)
- North Plainfield (21 within 30 mi)
- Freehold (14 within 30 mi)
- Morris Plains (20 within 30 mi)
- Westampton (14 within 30 mi)
- Toms River (4 within 30 mi)
What cosmetologists earn in New Jersey
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Cosmetologist salary in New JerseyHow to become a cosmetologist
- Median pay
- $36,150
- $17.38 an hour
- Typical range
- $32,220–$92,090
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NJ
- 15,500
- 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 New Jersey?
We list 23 schools in New Jersey with cosmetology programs: 4 public colleges and 19 private career schools. Campuses are in Laurel Springs, Morris Plains, Westampton, Wayne, and Succasunna.
Are there community college cosmetology programs in New Jersey?
Yes. 4 public colleges in New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Among the 20 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $7,361 to $42,607. 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 New Jersey?
The median pay for cosmetologists in New Jersey is $36,150 a year, and most earn between $32,220 and $92,090, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a cosmetology school in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey
- Medical assistant schools (30)
- Criminal justice programs (20)
- LPN programs (16)
- Auto mechanic schools (15)
- Medical billing and coding schools (14)
- IT schools (14)
- Esthetician schools (14)
- Electrician schools (13)
- Electronics technician schools (12)
- HVAC schools (12)
- Sonography schools (12)
- Culinary schools (12)
- Dental assistant schools (11)
- Barber schools (9)
- Massage therapy schools (8)
- CNA classes (8)
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)