Beauty Schools in Chester, PA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare beauty schools programs in Chester, Pennsylvania. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Beauty Schools Near Chester, PA

#1

Empire Beauty School-Springfield

Springfield, PA 6.5 miles away BOC Score 35.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 190

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Venus Beauty Academy

Aston, PA 6.7 miles away BOC Score 52.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 126

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Jean Madeline Aveda Institute

Philadelphia, PA 12.1 miles away BOC Score 40.2
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 436

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA 13.1 miles away BOC Score 17.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 190

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

P B Cosmetology Education Center

Gloucester, NJ 13.5 miles away BOC Score 49.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 144

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Cortiva Institute

King of Prussia, PA 16.4 miles away BOC Score 38.4
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  • 211 South Gulph Road Suite 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406
  • (954) 962-2624
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 340

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill, NJ 19.1 miles away BOC Score 28.9
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  • 2100 State Highway #38 Plaza Cherry Hill Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
  • (800) 920-4593
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 155

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness

Voorhees, NJ 19.7 miles away BOC Score 61.7
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 595

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#9

Empire Beauty School-Cheltenham

Wyncote, PA 20.9 miles away BOC Score 22.4
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 127

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#10

Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design

Newark, DE 21.8 miles away BOC Score 26.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 201

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Pennsylvania Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Median Pay $36,790 $17.69 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,790 $17.21 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 39-5012 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated clock hours and how the program’s schedule meets them
  • Licensure exam prep and school pass rates
  • Salon floor hours and real-client experience
  • Kit, supply, and licensing exam costs beyond tuition
  • Specialty focuses (color, cutting, barbering, esthetics)

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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