Elevate Salon Institute

    ESTHETICS PROGRAM

    Become an Esthetician

    Skincare cream and serum textures
    Clay facial mask application during a facial
    Relaxing facial massage treatment
    LED light therapy
    Luxury skincare products
    Jade roller and gua sha
    Natural skincare ingredients
    Serum application
    Skincare cream and serum textures
    Clay facial mask application during a facial
    Relaxing facial massage treatment
    LED light therapy
    Luxury skincare products
    Jade roller and gua sha
    Natural skincare ingredients
    Serum application

    Esthetics Program (750 Hours)

    Quick Facts

    Last updated:

    Total training
    750 clock hours
    Full-time length
    24 weeks (approximately 5.5 months)
    Part-time length
    47 weeks (approximately 10.8 months)
    Schedule options
    Full-time and part-time; class days/times and campus availability [NEEDS DATA]
    Next start dates
    [NEEDS DATA]
    Current tuition
    [NEEDS DATA]
    Current kit/books
    [NEEDS DATA]
    Current mandatory fees
    [NEEDS DATA]
    Title IV financial aid
    ESI participates for eligible students. Eligibility for this exact program, schedule and campus [NEEDS DATA]; aid is not guaranteed.
    Accreditation
    Royal Oak and Utica are NACCAS-accredited, as disclosed on ESI's Financial Aid page.
    License and state board
    Michigan esthetician license eligibility; LARA requires theory and practical examinations and application approval. ESI's 750-hour curriculum exceeds the current 400-hour state minimum.
    Admission prerequisites
    See admissions requirements; current program-specific requirements [NEEDS DATA].
    Graduation / licensure / placement
    2024 NACCAS cohort — Royal Oak: graduation 95.55%, licensure 100%, placement 86.04%. Utica: graduation 90%, licensure 100%, placement 94.43%. These are historical cohort results, not individual guarantees.
    Student-to-instructor ratio
    11:1

    Historical published budget (COA disclosure marked March 2025): tuition and fees combined $13,549.82; textbooks and kit $1,120.18. These are not a current enrollment quote and do not separate tuition from fees.

    Schedules are published program estimates, not guaranteed completion dates. Outcome rates are from the 2024 NACCAS cohort in the April 2026 pre-enrollment disclosure. Reporting definitions and cohort sizes matter.

    Program Overview

    As one of the fastest growing segments in the beauty industry, the demand for highly-trained professionals is growing.

    At ESI, we'll prepare you for success in the real world; providing the skills and training in highest demand by salons and spas around the country.

    • Training in the most modern techniques with professional equipment
    • Learn the artistry of makeup application
    • Business and marketing skills that include social media to maximize your earning potential
    • A student kit full of professional tools to enhance your experience
    • A supportive team dedicated to you becoming what you've always dreamed
    • Esthetics grads can enjoy success in a variety of careers including Salon/Spa Owner, Platform Artist for Professional Brands, Movie/TV On-Set Stylist, Style Influencer, and more
    • Elevate Salon Institute is part of a nationwide system of beauty schools working with dozens of professional beauty brands, salons, and spas to support the career goals and job placement needs of our graduates
    L'Oréal Professionnel Partner

    Full-time Program

    750 hours| 24 weeks

    Part-time Program

    750 hours| 47 weeks

    Learning Preview

    Skin Analysis

    Learn the anatomy of skin – and how to identify skin types and conditions to create custom treatment plans and product recommendations.

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    Financial Aid Available

    We offer various financial aid options to help make your education affordable. Federal student aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available for those who qualify.

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