Best Beauty Schools in Ohio (2025)

Compare beauty schools across Ohio. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

Ohio Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

Ohio
Ohio Median Pay $29,440 $14.15 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,250 $16.95 per hour


Why Choose Beauty Schools in Ohio?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

#1

Madison Adult Career Center

Mansfield, OH 8.7 miles away

Located in Mansfield, OH Madison Adult Career Center is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and Cosmetologist.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology

Ontario, OH 12.1 miles away

Located in Ontario, OH Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology and Cosmetologist. The campus serves roughly 16 learners.

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#3

Elite School of Cosmetology

Norwalk, OH 24.3 miles away

Located in Norwalk, OH Elite School of Cosmetology is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician.

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#4

Lorain County Joint Vocational School District

Oberlin, OH 29.8 miles away

Located in Oberlin, OH Lorain County Joint Vocational School District is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Beauty Cosmetology.

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#5

Wayne County Schools Career Center

Smithville, OH 30.7 miles away

Located in Smithville, OH Wayne County Schools Career Center is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and Cosmetologist.

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#6

EHOVE Career Center

Milan, OH 31.3 miles away

Located in Milan, OH EHOVE Career Center is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Machining Technology, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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#7

Knox County Career Center

Mount Vernon, OH 39.4 miles away

Located in Mount Vernon, OH Knox County Career Center is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and Cosmetologist.

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#8

Tiffin Academy of Hair Design

Tiffin, OH 40.4 miles away

Located in Tiffin, OH Tiffin Academy of Hair Design is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology and Cosmetologist.

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#9

Sandusky Career Center

Sandusky, OH 40.6 miles away

Located in Sandusky, OH Sandusky Career Center is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and Cosmetologist.

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#10

Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick

Brunswick, OH 41.1 miles away

Located in Brunswick, OH Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician.

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#11

Northern Institute of Cosmetology

Lorain, OH 41.6 miles away

Located in Lorain, OH Northern Institute of Cosmetology is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology and Cosmetologist.

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#12

Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville

Strongsville, OH 43.3 miles away

Located in Strongsville, OH Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician. The campus serves roughly 139 learners.

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  • 17901 Southpark Center - Space 160 Strongsville, OH 44136
  • (440) 255-9494

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC


Ohio Beauty Schools Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (39-5012)
Data Year: 2024 • Ohio

Median Pay (2024) $29,440 $14.15 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$37,640 per year $18.10 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $23,340

$11.22 per hour

25th Percentile $27,160

$13.06 per hour

75th Percentile $42,640

$20.50 per hour

90th Percentile $60,800

$29.23 per hour

Ohio vs U.S.

Median Wage -16.5%
$29,440

$14.15 per hour

Mean Wage -13.4%
$37,640

$18.10 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 12,730

Employment: 12,730 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
2.30
Employment RSE
5.0%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
12,730 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes


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