Cosmetology schools in Tennessee
Looking for cosmetology schools in Tennessee? There are 43, including 16 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 26 private career schools. Cosmetologists in Tennessee earn a median $31,310 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 43
- Public colleges
- 16
- Median pay in TN
- $31,310
- Cities with schools
- 21
24 cosmetology schools
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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Chattanooga, TN · Private
- Cosmetology
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology
Franklin, TN · Private
- Cosmetology
- Esthetician
- Nail technician
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
Cookeville, TN · Private
- Cosmetology
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +5
Cosmetology schools by city
- Nashville (7 within 30 mi)
- Memphis (7 within 30 mi)
- Knoxville (4 within 30 mi)
- Chattanooga (3 within 30 mi)
- Murfreesboro (6 within 30 mi)
- Franklin (6 within 30 mi)
- Jackson (3 within 30 mi)
- Gallatin (5 within 30 mi)
- Collierville (7 within 30 mi)
- Cleveland (3 within 30 mi)
- Cookeville (3 within 30 mi)
- Oak Ridge (6 within 30 mi)
- Maryville (4 within 30 mi)
- Shelbyville (4 within 30 mi)
- Dickson (3 within 30 mi)
- Crossville (3 within 30 mi)
- Millington (7 within 30 mi)
- Milan (3 within 30 mi)
- Lexington (3 within 30 mi)
- Harriman (4 within 30 mi)
- Jacksboro (5 within 30 mi)
What cosmetologists earn in Tennessee
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Cosmetologist salary in TennesseeHow to become a cosmetologist
- Median pay
- $31,310
- $15.05 an hour
- Typical range
- $25,700–$58,000
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TN
- 6,080
- 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 Tennessee?
We list 43 schools in Tennessee with cosmetology programs: 16 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 26 private career schools. Campuses are in Memphis, Powder Springs, Murfreesboro, Nashville, and Knoxville.
Are there community college cosmetology programs in Tennessee?
Yes. 16 public colleges in Tennessee offer cosmetology. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does cosmetology school cost in Tennessee?
Among the 41 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,636 to $33,625. 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 Tennessee?
The median pay for cosmetologists in Tennessee is $31,310 a year, and most earn between $25,700 and $58,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a cosmetology school in Tennessee?
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.
Other programs in Tennessee
- Industrial maintenance schools (33)
- Welding schools (29)
- CNC machining schools (26)
- HVAC schools (25)
- Auto mechanic schools (24)
- Medical assistant schools (24)
- LPN programs (23)
- IT schools (22)
- Esthetician schools (20)
- Criminal justice programs (19)
- Construction schools (19)
- Dental assistant schools (18)
- EMT and paramedic schools (16)
- Surgical tech schools (15)
- Medical billing and coding schools (15)
- Auto body schools (14)
Cosmetology schools in other states
- Texas (136)
- California (119)
- Florida (104)
- Illinois (64)
- North Carolina (63)
- Pennsylvania (55)
- Ohio (48)
- Oklahoma (45)
- Georgia (42)
- Michigan (41)
- New York (34)
- Louisiana (32)
- Puerto Rico (32)
- Arkansas (30)
- Wisconsin (30)
- Indiana (29)