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Cosmetology Schools in District of Columbia
Colleges and schools: 2
Programs
2
all sources
Median pay
$54,570
hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists, BLS May 2025; U.S. $35,790
Cosmetology Schools in District of Columbia: the figures
- Programs we list
- 2 in District of Columbia: 2 at colleges and schools.
- Colleges and schools
- 0 public and 2 private; 60 cosmetology completions in 2023-24 at the 2 that reported any (IPEDS).
- Median pay
- $54,570 a year for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists in District of Columbia, against $35,790 for the U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
- WIOA training funds
- WIOA in District of Columbia: 24 programs from 3 providers on the state's list in the U.S. DOL file.
- Metro areas
- 1 District of Columbia metro area has a page; the largest list, Washington, has 12 programs.
By metro area
- Washington area12 programs · median pay $37,020
Every cosmetology program in District of Columbia
| Program | Where | Type | Program cost | Length | Completions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Career Institute | Washington | Certificate | $19,050 | 13 months | 38 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC | Washington | Certificate | $22,000 | 12 months | 22 |
- College programs, cost and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, District of Columbia, read October 8, 2026.
The same in every state: ways to pay for cosmetology training