Cosmetology School Near Rochester, Michigan
Launch your beauty career at Elevate Salon Institute — just 15 min from Rochester. Our 1500-hour Cosmetology program provides hands-on training with L'Oréal Professionnel products.
Elevate Salon Institute has two Michigan campuses: Royal Oak and Utica. We do not operate a campus in Rochester; this page is for prospective students who commute from the Rochester area.
Commuting to Campus from Rochester
From Rochester take Rochester Rd south to Auburn Rd, head east into Utica, then take Van Dyke to Hall Rd (M-59) and turn east for Utica Park Place Blvd. M-59 eastbound from the Crooks Rd interchange is the freeway version.
Rochester guests come to the Utica campus rather than Royal Oak — it is roughly six and a half miles versus thirteen. Rochester Rd carries you most of the way south.
Open ESI Utica in Google Maps →Students from Rochester
Whether you're coming from Downtown Rochester on Main St, Rochester Municipal Park, The Paint Creek Trail or anywhere else in Rochester, you'll find classmates from your own neighborhood on the clinic floor. Day and evening schedules make the 15 min trip to ESI Utica easy to build around work or family.
Serving ZIP codes: 48306, 48307, 48308, 48309
Student Salon Near Rochester
Our students practice on real guests in the on-campus clinic — book a service and see the training first-hand.
1500 Hours
State-approved program length
Financial Aid
Available for those who qualify
Career Support
Job placement assistance
About Our Cosmetology Program
Our state-approved Cosmetology program prepares you for a rewarding career in the beauty industry. Learn cutting, coloring, styling, chemical treatments, and more in a hands-on, salon-like environment with L'Oréal Professionnel products.
What You'll Learn
- Haircutting & Styling
- Hair Coloring & Chemical Services
- Skin Care Basics
- Nail Care
- Salon Business Management
- State Board Preparation
Career Opportunities
Wage data for this occupation is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and varies by employer, location, and experience. Elevate Salon Institute does not guarantee employment or any specific earnings.
Your Nearest Campus: ESI Utica
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