Esthetician school length varies by state and program but generally requires completing between 600 and 1,200 hours of training. Most states mandate around 600 hours, which typically takes about six months to complete for full-time students, though some programs can be shorter or longer depending on the schedule and state requirements

• Typical program duration: About 5 to 6 months full-time for basic esthetician training (600 hours).
• Part-time options: Can extend the program to 9 months or up to a year or more.
• Master esthetician programs: Require approximately 1,200 hours and can take 8 months to over a year depending on full-time or part-time attendance

For example, in Illinois, esthetician programs require 750 hours and take about 6 months full-time or 9-12 months part-time to complete

. In Michigan, 750 hours can be completed in about 25 weeks (around 6 months) full-time

. After completing the required hours, students must pass their state's licensing exam before practicing professionally

. In summary, esthetician school usually takes between 6 months and a year, depending on the state requirements and whether you attend full-time or part- time. Master esthetician training takes longer, often up to a year or more.