Esthetician schools in Nashville, TN
4 schools within 30 miles of Nashville, TN offer esthetician programs, and one is in Nashville itself. Estheticians in Tennessee earn a median $36,590 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 5 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in TN
- $36,590
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
What are the closest esthetician schools to Nashville?
The closest are Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (Nashville, 5 mi), Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville (Powder Springs, 14 mi), and Empire Beauty School-Nashville (Brentwood, 14 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach esthetician.
How much do esthetician programs near Nashville cost?
For the 4 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $14,834 to $22,587. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do estheticians make near Nashville?
Across Tennessee, the median pay is $36,590 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a esthetician school in Nashville?
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.
Esthetician schools in nearby cities
- Franklin (18 mi)
- Lebanon (25 mi)
- Murfreesboro (30 mi)
- Shelbyville (50 mi)