Cosmetology schools
1,412 schools across 51 states teach cosmetology. Cosmetologists in the U.S. earn a median $35,790 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 1,412
- States
- 51
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $35,790
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.7%
24 cosmetology schools nationwide
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Cosmetology
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Blue Cliff College - Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Private
- Cosmetology
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +2
Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · Public
- Cosmetology
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +11
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, KY · Public
- Cosmetology
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Cosmetology schools by state
- Texas (136)
- California (119)
- Florida (104)
- Illinois (64)
- North Carolina (63)
- Pennsylvania (55)
- Ohio (48)
- Oklahoma (45)
- Tennessee (43)
- Georgia (42)
- Michigan (41)
- New York (34)
- Louisiana (32)
- Puerto Rico (32)
- Arkansas (30)
- Wisconsin (30)
- Indiana (29)
- Colorado (27)
- Mississippi (26)
- Alabama (25)
- Missouri (25)
- Utah (25)
- South Carolina (24)
- Arizona (23)
- Kentucky (23)
- New Jersey (23)
- Kansas (21)
- Washington (21)
- Iowa (18)
- Virginia (18)
- Minnesota (17)
- Maryland (16)
- Massachusetts (16)
- Oregon (16)
- Idaho (15)
- New Mexico (13)
- West Virginia (12)
- Nevada (11)
- Connecticut (10)
- Montana (5)
- Nebraska (5)
- New Hampshire (5)
- Delaware (4)
- North Dakota (4)
- South Dakota (4)
- Maine (3)
- Rhode Island (3)
- District of Columbia (2)
- Hawaii (2)
- Wyoming (2)
- Vermont (1)
Cosmetology schools in major cities
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Houston, TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Dallas, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Fort Worth, TX
- San Jose, CA
- Austin, TX
- Charlotte, NC
- Columbus, OH
- Indianapolis, IN
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Nashville, TN
- Washington, DC
- El Paso, TX
- Las Vegas, NV
- Boston, MA
What cosmetologists earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $35,790
- $17.21 an hour
- Typical range
- $27,040–$71,190
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 305,710
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.7%
- 73,400 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cosmetology schools are there?
We list 1,412 schools with cosmetology programs in 51 states. Texas has the most, with 136. Together they reported 58,361 cosmetology graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do cosmetologists make?
The national median pay is $35,790 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 7.7% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find cosmetology schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.