Cosmetology programs in Maryland
20 cosmetology programs at 18 Maryland schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (16 programs), the state median is $24,110 one year after completion, 5% above the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $11,458.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortiva Institute | Linthicum, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 233 | $31,386 | $7,785 | $88 |
| Maryland Beauty Academy of Essex | Baltimore, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 57 | $27,204 | – | – |
| Hair Academy | New Carrollton, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 165 | $26,855 | $12,036 | $137 |
| Aveda Institute-Maryland | Bel Air, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 102 | $26,842 | $7,574 | $86 |
| Hair Academy II | Hillcrest Heights, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 110 | $26,687 | $13,000 | $148 |
| Fortis Institute-Towson | Towson, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 48 | $26,565 | $6,333 | $72 |
| The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Frederick, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 81 | $25,616 | $9,833 | $112 |
| The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Annapolis, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 99 | $25,616 | $9,833 | $112 |
| Empire Beauty School-Glen Burnie | Glen Burnie, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 32 | $22,605 | $12,620 | $143 |
| Empire Beauty School-Owings Mills | Owings Mills, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 40 | $22,605 | $12,620 | $143 |
| Aspen Beauty Academy of Laurel | Laurel, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 33 | $21,286 | $16,500 | $188 |
| Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy | Salisbury, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 24 | $18,319 | $14,500 | $165 |
| Baltimore Beauty & Barber School II | Timonium, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 0 | $18,012 | $11,458 | $130 |
| Award Beauty School | Hagerstown, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 50 | $18,012 | $11,458 | $130 |
| Montgomery Beauty School | Silver Spring, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 50 | $17,255 | $10,709 | $122 |
| Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School | Baltimore, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 93 | $17,255 | $10,709 | $122 |
| Baltimore Studio of Hair Design | Baltimore, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Hair Academy | New Carrollton, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Hair Academy II | Hillcrest Heights, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup | Jessup, MD | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 66 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying cosmetology program in Maryland?
By reported one-year earnings, Cortiva Institute leads at $31,386 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many cosmetology programs are in Maryland?
The Scorecard lists 20 certificate or associate programs in this field at 18 schools in Maryland.