Discover Whether Esthetics is the Right Path For Your Career in Beauty

The total cost of the esthetics program is $12,000, which includes:

• $11,050 in tuition
• $800 for books and supplies
• $150 registration fee

For both day and evening programs, payments are typically structured in two parts:

• $6,000 due at contract signing
• $6,000 due at 375 clock hours

Additional costs, such as uniforms or licensing-related expenses, may apply. Our team can walk you through a full breakdown of costs and payment options.

Financial aid, including Pell Grants and Stafford loans, is available to those who qualify. We also offer payment plans and very competitive tuition rates. We want aspiring beauty professionals to have the option they need to make their education affordable so nothing holds them back from pursuing their dreams.

We offer day and evening classes so you can fit your training around other obligations:
Days: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Evenings: Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Now you can get the training you need around your other work, home, and social commitments. Talk to our enrollment team to learn more about scheduling options and find the one that works for you.

Esthetics classes begin multiple times throughout the year at our Royal Oak campus, where the program is offered.

Current 2026 Esthetics Start Dates:

Day Program

• July 27
• October 26

Evening Program

• May 25
• September 28

Start dates are subject to change and may vary based on availability. Our admissions team can help you find the next available start date and schedule that fits your goals.

The esthetics program includes 750 clock hours and is designed to be completed in approximately 25 weeks, depending on your schedule and attendance.

Your academic year begins on your start date and ends once you complete all required training hours and graduation requirements. Our team can help you explore scheduling options and estimate a timeline based on your availability.

Yes. Students gain hands-on experience by working with real clients in a supervised student salon environment.

Before working with guests, students build foundational skills through classroom instruction and practice. As they progress through the program, they begin performing services on real clients while receiving guidance and feedback from licensed instructors.

Some students choose to work while attending esthetics school, depending on their schedule and availability. Balancing school and work will depend on your individual commitments.

Our team can help you explore scheduling options that may fit your needs.

Yes, the esthetics program is designed to help prepare students for the Michigan state licensing exam.

After completing the required training hours and meeting graduation requirements, students may become eligible to apply for licensure. Licensure is determined by the state and is not guaranteed.