Esthetician schools in Tennessee
Looking for esthetician schools in Tennessee? There are 20, including 3 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 16 private career schools. Estheticians in Tennessee earn a median $36,590 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 20
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in TN
- $36,590
- Cities with schools
- 9
20 esthetician schools
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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Chattanooga, TN · Private
- Esthetician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
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Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology
Franklin, TN · Private
- Esthetician
- Cosmetology
- Nail technician
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
Cookeville, TN · Private
- Esthetician
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +5
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville, TN · Public
- Esthetician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
Hohenwald, TN · Public
- Esthetician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +11
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
Livingston, TN · Public
- Esthetician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Esthetician schools by city
- Nashville (4 within 30 mi)
- Memphis (3 within 30 mi)
- Chattanooga (3 within 30 mi)
- Murfreesboro (3 within 30 mi)
- Franklin (4 within 30 mi)
- Collierville (3 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (3 within 30 mi)
- Cleveland (3 within 30 mi)
- Shelbyville (3 within 30 mi)
What estheticians earn in Tennessee
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $36,590
- $17.59 an hour
- Typical range
- $22,200–$77,830
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TN
- 1,710
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +8.8%
- 14,200 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 esthetician schools are in Tennessee?
We list 20 schools in Tennessee with esthetician programs: 3 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 16 private career schools. Campuses are in Memphis, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Cleveland, and Lexington.
Are there community college esthetician programs in Tennessee?
Yes. 3 public colleges in Tennessee offer esthetician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does esthetician school cost in Tennessee?
Among the 20 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $8,061 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 estheticians make in Tennessee?
The median pay for estheticians in Tennessee is $36,590 a year, and most earn between $22,200 and $77,830, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a esthetician 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.
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