Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $20,231$2,9391600 Contact Hours13 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,100$2,600600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
3Barbering/Barber $11,666$2,826900 Contact Hours7 Months $14,546
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $5,705$1,823400 Contact Hours4 Months $5,356
5Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $6,437$6891000 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 Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $41,340 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetologyhas increased by 56.34% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology.
Living Costs Trends
Nathan Layne Institute of Cosmetology 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$19,500$3,250
2022$17,251$10,361
2023$18,876$15,041
2024$17,238$9,204
2025$25,623$15,717
Living Costs Trends Chart