Foundation
Basic Esthetician
600 hours · 4 months
Master facials, skin analysis, sanitation, and the science of glowing skin.
Tuition
$7,900
- Skin analysis & diagnostics
- European facial protocols
- Waxing & hair removal
- State board prep
Now enrolling · Spring cohort
Transform your passion for beauty into a lucrative career.
Join EPIDRM — where future estheticians become industry leaders. World-class training, hands-on clinical hours, and a placement network that opens doors.
- 500+
- Graduates
- 95%
- Placement rate
- 12wk
- Avg. to career
Trusted by 500+ Graduates
95% Job Placement Rate
NACCAS-Accredited Program
Featured in Allure & Byrdie
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The shift
Tired of jobs that don't fulfill you?
You're meant for work that lights you up — and pays you what you're worth. EPIDRM gives you the craft, the credentials, and the confidence to step into the beauty industry on your terms.
Unstable income → Build a six-figure runway with high-margin services.
No growth → Master pathways from facialist to medical esthetician to owner.
Lack of passion → Wake up obsessed with what you do. Daily.
Programs
A pathway designed for your ambition.
Flexible day, evening and weekend schedules. Financing & scholarships available.
Most Popular
Advanced Certification
900 hours · 7 months
Everything in Foundation plus medical-grade modalities and business mastery.
Tuition
$12,400
- Chemical peels & microdermabrasion
- LED, microcurrent, dermaplaning
- Clinic externship
- Business & brand strategy
Specialized
Master Aesthetics
1200 hours · 10 months
The complete pathway to medical spa and luxury resort careers.
Tuition
$16,800
- Laser & light therapies
- Oncology esthetics
- Post-op skin care
- Leadership & ownership
Why EPIDRM
An education that respects your time, talent, and ambition.
01
Hands-on clinical training
300+ supervised hours on real clients in our on-site student clinic.
02
Industry-experienced instructors
Led by working professionals from medical spas and dermatology clinics.
03
Job placement assistance
Direct introductions to our 80+ partner spas, clinics, and resorts.
04
Flexible schedules
Day, evening, and weekend tracks designed around your life.
05
Financing options
Scholarships, payment plans, and Title IV financial aid available.
06
Small class sizes
Average 1:12 instructor ratio — you're never just a number.
Success stories
From day one to career-ready — in months, not years.
Meet a few of the 500+ estheticians who built thriving careers through EPIDRM.
"I came in shy and unsure. I left with a six-figure year and clients who fly in to see me. EPIDRM rewired my entire life."
Sofía Rivera
Lead Esthetician · Aurelia Spa
Earning
$112k / year
"The business module alone paid for the program. I opened my own studio nine months after graduating."
Mei Tanaka
Founder · MEI Skin Studio
Earning
Owner · 2 locations
"The clinical hours are unmatched. I walked into my dermatology interview already fluent in the modalities they use daily."
Imani Brooks
Medical Esthetician · Maison Derm
Earning
$84k + bonuses
Faculty spotlight
Trained by the educators shaping the next era of beauty.
"Beauty education leader. Talent pipeline builder. My job is to make sure every student leaves EPIDRM more capable, more confident, and more in demand than they ever imagined."
— Katera Stubbs
18+ yrs
Industry experience
3,000+
Students mentored
12
Industry awards
Lead instructors
- · Dr. Amara Okafor — Clinical Skin Science
- · Lena Petrov — Advanced Modalities
- · Joelle Marchand — Business of Beauty
- · Tasha Wright — Medical Esthetics
Curriculum
What you'll learn at EPIDRM.
Career outcomes
Real numbers. Real careers.
EPIDRM graduates earn an average $68,400 in their first year — and that number compounds fast.
Pathway
Medical Spa
$62k – $110k
Annual range
Pathway
Dermatology Clinic
$58k – $95k
Annual range
Pathway
Luxury Resort & Cruise
$55k – $120k
Annual range
Pathway
Independent / Owner
$80k – $300k+
Annual range
FAQ
Everything you want to know.
Tuition ranges from $7,900 (Basic) to $16,800 (Master). We offer Title IV financial aid, scholarships, employer reimbursement, and 0% interest payment plans starting at $310/month.
Basic Esthetician is 4 months full-time. Advanced is 7 months. Master Aesthetics is 10 months. Part-time evening and weekend tracks roughly double the duration.
You must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED. Our team will walk you through enrollment in a free consultation — no prior experience needed.
Yes — day, evening, and weekend cohorts are available so you can train without leaving your current job.
Absolutely. Our Career Services team places 95% of graduates within 90 days through our 80+ partner spas, clinics, and resorts.
Yes. EPIDRM is NACCAS-accredited and prepares you for state board licensure in every U.S. state.
Next cohort starts March 4 · Only 9 seats remaining
Your future in beauty starts today.
Apply in under 3 minutes or grab the free program guide and explore at your pace.