Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Cutting Edge Academy with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Cutting Edge Academy
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $18,700$2,1751200 Contact Hours11 Months $16,042
2Barbering/Barber $14,050$1,825900 Contact Hours8 Months $14,546
3Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $4,525$825300 Contact Hours3 Months $5,356
4Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $6,975$650500 Contact Hours5 Months $7,334
5Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,400$1,250600 Contact Hours6 Months $9,978

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/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at Cutting Edge Academy.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $30,910 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Cutting Edge Academystays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Cutting Edge Academy.
Living Costs Trends
Cutting Edge Academy 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$22,000$8,910
2022$22,000$8,910
2023$22,000$8,910
2024$22,000$8,910
2025$22,000$8,910
Living Costs Trends Chart