Cosmetology programs in Arkansas
31 cosmetology programs at 29 Arkansas schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (15 programs), the state median is $21,125 one year after completion, 8% below the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $11,964.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 70 | $26,084 | $9,833 | $112 |
| Arthur's Beauty College | Jonesboro, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 35 | $23,169 | $16,500 | $188 |
| Designer Barber & Stylist School | Fort Smith, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 45 | $22,957 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Arthur's Beauty College | Conway, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 31 | $22,075 | $12,632 | $144 |
| Arthur's Beauty College | Jacksonville, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 21 | $22,075 | $12,632 | $144 |
| Career Academy of Hair Design | Springdale, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 178 | $21,721 | $8,210 | $93 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 32 | $21,630 | – | – |
| Academy of Professional Cosmetology | Rogers, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 80 | $21,125 | $6,333 | $72 |
| The Salon Professional Academy | Sherwood, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 117 | $21,073 | $9,833 | $112 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock | North Little Rock, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 119 | $20,075 | $11,878 | $135 |
| Arkansas Beauty College | Russellville, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 13 | $18,840 | – | – |
| Searcy Beauty College | Searcy, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 22 | $17,407 | $12,500 | $142 |
| Academy of Salon and Spa | Fort Smith, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 49 | $16,394 | $6,333 | $72 |
| University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology | El Dorado, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 14 | $16,271 | $15,859 | $180 |
| Washington Barber College Inc | Little Rock, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 34 | $14,250 | $12,050 | $137 |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 34 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Hot Springs Beauty College | Hot Springs, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 34 | not reported | – | – |
| New Tyler Barber College Inc | North Little Rock, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 10 | not reported | $15,380 | $175 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 39 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Velvatex College of Beauty Culture | Little Rock, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 29 | not reported | $3,750 | $43 |
| Northern Technical College | Pine Bluff, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 19 | not reported | $16,500 | $188 |
| GoodFellas Barber College | Little Rock, AR | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying cosmetology program in Arkansas?
By reported one-year earnings, Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas leads at $26,084 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many cosmetology programs are in Arkansas?
The Scorecard lists 31 certificate or associate programs in this field at 29 schools in Arkansas.