Milwaukee Trade Schools

Arizona College of Nursing

The Milwaukee campus on West Chester Street holds “Authority to Admit” status from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and is approved by the state’s Educational Approval Program. It opened after a contested city approval process: the Plan Commission rejected it in February 2024 and the Common Council approved it on 11 June 2024. CCNE notification is pending, and it has no graduates yet. Tuition is $830 per credit, or $99,600 for 120 credits (2026–27).

  • 9000 W Chester St, Suite 300 Milwaukee, WI 53214

Aveda Institutes

The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee, on East St. Paul Avenue, teaches 1,600-hour cosmetology, 600-hour esthiology, 1,000-hour Ayurveda esthetics, 750-hour massage therapy, 300-hour manicuring and a 150-hour instructor program. It reported 95.24% licensure for its 2022 massage graduates.

  • 327 E St Paul Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202

Empire Beauty Schools

Empire’s Milwaukee campus, on South 27th Street, teaches 1,550-hour cosmetology ($21,193) and 600-hour esthetics ($8,385), per its page in September 2026. It is the only Wisconsin campus with esthetics. Its 2024 NACCAS disclosure shows 68.47% graduation, 67.57% placement and 71.93% licensure.

  • 5655 S 27th St Milwaukee, WI 53221

Milwaukee Area Tech

Rating: 3.7 of 5

Since 1969, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) has provided accessible, career-focused education to over 30,000 students each year. As part of the Wisconsin Technical College System, it offers more than 170 programs across fields like business, healthcare, and STEM, leading to diplomas, certificates, and degrees. MATC supports students with flexible scheduling, including online, hybrid, and in-person options at five locations and a virtual campus. Transfer agreements with over 40 four-year colleges, including UW-Madison and Marquette University, ensure students have pathways to further education. With a budget-friendly tuition starting at $4,984, MATC also offers financial aid and scholarships to help make education affordable for all.

  • 700 W. State Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233