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Cosmetology program at Meridian College
Sarasota, FL · Private for-profit 2-year · (941) 377-4880 · School website
School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (1 to under 2 years)
- $16,500
- Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
- $1,605
- Listed cost
- $18,105
- LengthIPEDS
- 1,200 clock hours, 12 months
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 21
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 20 graduates
- $21,848
- Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $115 a month over 10 years
- $10,819
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $26,307
- Typical pay for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologistsBLS OEWS May 2025, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
- $29,690
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About this program
Meridian College awarded 21 cosmetology credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its largest career program of 4 we list. Its listed tuition of $16,500 compares with a Florida median wage of $29,530 for hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists (BLS, May 2025).
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