Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Formations Institute with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Formations Institute
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,400$1,8501500 Contact Hours15 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $8,250$1,650600 Contact Hours8 Months $9,978
3Barbering/Barber $15,900$1,6501500 Contact Hours15 Months $14,546
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $6,450$1,150600 Contact Hours8 Months $5,356
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $10,650$6001000 Contact Hours10 Months $7,334

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 Formations Institute.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $36,250 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Formations Institutehas increased by 25.87% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Formations Institute.
Living Costs Trends
Formations Institute 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$15,625$8,813
2021$15,025$10,925
2022$16,350$12,450
2023$16,350$12,450
2024$21,750$14,500
Living Costs Trends Chart