Cosmetology schools in Maryland
We found 16 schools offering cosmetology training in Maryland, with campuses in Baltimore, Laurel, Bel Air, and Hagerstown and more. Cosmetologists in Maryland earn a median $36,420 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 16
- Public colleges
- 0
- Median pay in MD
- $36,420
- Cities with schools
- 8
16 cosmetology schools
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Montgomery Beauty School-Baltimore Beauty & Barber School
Baltimore, MD · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Annapolis, MD · Private
- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Esthetician
Cosmetology schools by city
- Baltimore (12 within 30 mi)
- Frederick (3 within 30 mi)
- Gaithersburg (13 within 30 mi)
- Bowie (15 within 30 mi)
- Hagerstown (3 within 30 mi)
- Annapolis (12 within 30 mi)
- Bel Air (7 within 30 mi)
- Jessup (17 within 30 mi)
What cosmetologists earn in Maryland
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Cosmetologist salary in MarylandHow to become a cosmetologist
- Median pay
- $36,420
- $17.51 an hour
- Typical range
- $31,830–$72,940
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MD
- 5,860
- 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 in Maryland?
We list 16 schools in Maryland with cosmetology programs: 16 private career schools. Campuses are in Baltimore, Laurel, Bel Air, Hagerstown, and Timonium.
How much does cosmetology school cost in Maryland?
Among the 16 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $13,705 to $31,528. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do cosmetologists make in Maryland?
The median pay for cosmetologists in Maryland is $36,420 a year, and most earn between $31,830 and $72,940, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a cosmetology school in Maryland?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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- LPN programs (11)
- PTA programs (11)
- Medical billing and coding schools (10)
- Medical assistant schools (9)
- Barber schools (8)
- Esthetician schools (7)
- Surgical tech schools (7)
- Construction schools (7)
- Dental hygiene schools (6)
- Industrial maintenance schools (6)
- IT schools (5)
- Massage therapy schools (5)
- Medical lab tech programs (5)
Cosmetology schools in other states
- 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)