Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at KC Beauty Academy with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at KC Beauty Academy
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,000$2,125600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $11,500$2,1501000 Contact Hours7 Months $16,042
3Barbering/Barber $10,500$1,8501000 Contact Hours7 Months $14,546
4Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $3,450$900300 Contact Hours3 Months $16,042
5Barbering/Barber $2,100$850200 Contact Hours2 Months $14,546
6Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $4,000$900400 Contact Hours3 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 Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist program which is the largest program at KC Beauty Academy.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $16,120 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at KC Beauty Academyhas increased by 13.24% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at KC Beauty Academy.
Living Costs Trends
KC Beauty Academy 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$9,210$2,575
2022$9,585$2,645
2023$9,880$2,700
2024$11,240$2,995
2025$12,270$3,850
Living Costs Trends Chart