Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at American Institute of Beauty with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at American Institute of Beauty
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) $9,165$1,775600 Contact Hours5 Months $10,039
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,405$1,2501200 Contact Hours9 Months $16,042
3Barbering/Barber $18,025$1,3251200 Contact Hours9 Months $14,546
4Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist $11,265$1,495720 Contact Hours5 Months $6,435
5Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $5,970$900300 Contact Hours2 Months $9,978
6Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $3,195$875300 Contact Hours2 Months $5,356

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) program which is the largest program at American Institute of Beauty.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $4,919 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at American Institute of Beautyhas increased by 2.52% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at American Institute of Beauty.
Living Costs Trends
American Institute of Beauty 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$11,213$2,633
2022$3,681$846
2023$3,789$873
2024$3,902$896
2025$4,001$918
Living Costs Trends Chart