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General Cosmetology Schools in Tennessee

1,221 General Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Cosmetology major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in Tennessee

General Cosmetology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,151
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,151
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 70
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 70
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 70

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a general cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general cosmetology majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 21.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in Tennessee

There are 8,370 people in the state and 541,260 people in the nation working in general cosmetology jobs.

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Wages for General Cosmetology Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, general cosmetology grads earn an average of $28,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,190.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer general cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
230 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,168 after earning their degree at this institution.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
290 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc will pay a net price of $11,530. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $17,896 a year.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
815 Total Students

In their early career, TCAT - Nashville grads earn an average salary of $30,821. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending TCAT - Nashville will pay a net price of $7,402.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
231 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. An average student at Paul Mitchell the School Murfreesboro will pay a net price of $11,267.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
798 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,134. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
164 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,460. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
48 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
477 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,470 after graduation. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending TCAT - Newbern will pay a net price of $11,971.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
73 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $15,956 after graduation.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
508 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,958.

General Cosmetology Careers in TN

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 25% $23,640
Manicurists and Pedicurists 23% $20,390
Skincare Specialists 19% $25,390

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 600
Nail Technician & Manicurist 258
Barbering 151
Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor 40

View all majors related to General Cosmetology

View Nationwide General Cosmetology Report

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