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Cosmetology Schools in Tennessee

2,270 students earned Cosmetology degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Cosmetology is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,337
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,337
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 933
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 933
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 933

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 31.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 55.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 12,490 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Tennessee

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $30,680 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
290 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $11,530. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
231 Total Students

The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $25,428 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
340 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,489 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,167. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
230 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Paul Mitchell the School Memphis will pay a net price of $15,946.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
815 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,402. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#6

Gould'S-Academy

Bartlett
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
130 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,271. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Gould's Academy

Memphis
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
157 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,465.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
118 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $16,928.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
110 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
93 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $10,526. The student to faculty ratio is 1 to 1.

Cosmetology Careers in TN

Some of the careers 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
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 21% $34,360
Skincare Specialists 19% $25,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Culinary Arts 104
Funeral & Mortuary Science 58

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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