At AMA, we equip every makeup artist with the tools and knowledge to elevate their artistry to the next level. For us, artistry education has always been more than makeup. We are building the artist who will shape the future of the industry.
Our newly revamped education system has been carefully curated by our makeup experts to meet artists at every stage of their journey. Our four core offerings launching in 2027 include: The Express Program, The Master Program, The Advanced Program, and Seasonal Workshops. Currently, enrollment is open for our Master Program only.
When it comes to education, our goal is to provide every makeup artist with the foundation to grow, the confidence to lead, and the tools to build their place in this industry.
THE MASTER PROGRAM
Curated by AMA Pro Artists to educate you on the AMA method. The Master Program is carefully curated to take you from learning the fundamentals of business & makeup artistry to building the foundation for a successful freelance career.
Throughout this program, you will learn the fundamentals of makeup artistry while developing your skills through makeup demonstrations and practice. From a business perspective, get ready to learn everything from content creation to landing your client in the booking process.
This program is designed to be a 360° introduction to makeup artistry to provide you with a strong technical foundation and giving you the tools, education, and confidence to begin your journey as a professional artist.
ARTISTRY LEVEL: BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
The Master Program, Explained.
Overview
The Master Program is our in-person program designed to prepare you for the ultimate success as a professional makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur. Enrolling into our Master Program means you will be enrolled into our entire semester, investing 144 hours into your education and artistry.
From a Makeup Artistry Perspective, you will learn:
- Fundamentals of makeup artistry: color theory, skin types, face shapes, product placement
- 10 makeup looks across appointments, trend, celebrity, American bridal, and international bridal
From a Business Perspective, you will learn:
- Artist etiquette & professionalism
- Content creation best practices to land your next client
- Turning leads into clients through inquiry management
- Creating contracts, invoices, LLCs
- Planning your goals & next steps as a professional makeup artist
You will recieve:
- 1 portfolio day photographed professionally
- 1 headshot day photographed professionally
Schedule
We offer our Master Program during the Fall & Spring semesters on 2 schedules:
- Day Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 8:00AM-12:00PM (4 hour days/4x per week)
- Night Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday from 6:00PM-10:00PM (4 hour days/3x per week)
Dates & Duration
Our Master Program is a 144-hour program. On a Day Time Schedule, it is a total of 9 weeks. On a Night Schedule, it is a total of 12 weeks.
Spring 2027
- Day: February 22, 2027 - April 22, 2027
- Night: February 23, 2027 - May 13, 2027
Cost
Tuition for the Master Program starts at $10,400 with flexible payment plans available so you can start your journey without paying it all upfront. Upon enrolling, a $500 registration fee is due. If you prefer smaller monthly payments, we recommend enrolling a year in advance. By inquiring through our 'Contact Page', our Head of Admissions can provide you with information on payment options.
If you are looking for more affordable programs, stay tuned for updates on our Summer 2027 program, which is a 10-day course. Additionally, browse our AMA online course here for only $297.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS
Aseel D.
Aseel graduated our Master Program during the Spring 2026 semester, havig never worked on someone professionally prior to AMA. This was her final project work.
Sofia G.
Sofia graduated our Master Program during the Spring 2026 semester, traveling all the way from Mexico to come to AMA. This was her final project work.
Ayushi P.
Ayushi graduated our Master Program during the Spring 2026 semester, having never worked on someone professionally prior to AMA. This was her final project work.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't know where to start, which program is best?
We only offer one in-person program and that is our Master Program. This is a 3-month program that will leave you feeling prepared to enter the beauty industry. In the Master Program, you will learn the makeup fundamentals while mastering appointment glams, soft glam bridal looks, and full glam bridal looks. From a business standpoint, you will learn everything from content creation to landing your clients and becoming an LLC.
If you are looking for more affordable programs, stay tuned for updates on our Summer 2027 program, which is a 10-day course. Additionally, browse our AMA online course here for only $297.
How do I enroll?
Fill out the form in our 'Contact Page' and we will be in touch within 48 hours. If you prefer, you can call us at 201.222.5722. We look forward to speaking with you!
Is there financial aid?
We do not offer financial aid, however, we do offer flexible payment plans so you can start your journey without paying it all upfront. Upon enrolling, a $500 registration fee is due. The rest can be paid with a payment plan and schedule that suits your personal needs.
If you prefer smaller monthly payments, we recommend enrolling a year in advance. By inquiring through our 'Contact Page', our Head of Admissions can provide you with information on payment options as we offer solutions for personal loans and credit cards.
Are makeup kits provided?
We intentionally do not include a makeup kit in your tuition — and here's why: makeup is deeply personal, and the right products depend on your technique, your personal preferences, and the clientele you want to build a business around. Instead of upcharging you for a generic kit, we educate you on how to choose, use, and even customize your own products — so you graduate knowing exactly what you need, not just what we handed you. A makeup kit is not a one-size-fits-all.
Does AMA offer certification upon graduation?
Upon completing the Master Program, you'll receive your AMA certification, which unlocks Pro Discounts of up to 40% off from various beauty brands. Some of the brands you can receive discounts from include Charlotte Tilbury, Rare Beauty, Make Up For Ever, MAC, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Alcone, Danessa Myricks, NYX and many more.
Additionally, you will receive access to our AMA Alumni Community Group where we inform students of opportunities, networking events, and more.
Does AMA offer job placement upon graduation?
AMA doesn't just teach you makeup artistry, we teach you how to build your own business around it. How we built AMA is how we teach you — all the lessons and no gatekeeping.
Our graduates go on to work in bridal, editorial, and the entertainment & celebrity world. You'll join an active alumni community that continues to open doors long after graduation. Typical opportunities can look like shadowing, assisting, or joining a freelancer team.
As far as AMA staff goes, every staff member is hired from within. We post job opportunities as soon as they are available — for the academy as well as AMA Weddings.
We never like to promise job placement as it is truly dependent on you — how you show up, your artist etiquette, your professionalism, and your work ethic.
What happens next after graduation?
Upon graduation, you will be added to our AMA Alumni Community Group where you can connect with other AMA students who have graduated from AMA. This is a great place to seek opportunities for freelancing, shadowing, assisting, and connecting.
By joining our community newsletter, you can stay in the know of upcoming community events, business classes, content days, makeup artistry workshops, and more - both paid and free. It is important to us that we continue to provide opportunities and resources to our AMA Community as they navigate through the real world.
