Best Beauty Schools in Rhode Island (2026)

Looking for cosmetologist schools in Programs, Rhode Island? The programs below combine classroom instruction with hands-on practice. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $31,200 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Programs Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$31,200BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment1,470 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Rhode Island location quotient1.49BLS OEWS, May 2025

What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Rhode Island figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Beauty-Schools Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $35,790 $17.21/hr
Average Salary $43,960 $21.13/hr

Salary Range

$27,040 10th pctl
$35,790 Median
$71,190 90th pctl
10th Percentile $27,040 $13.00/hr
25th Percentile $30,120 $14.48/hr
75th Percentile $48,830 $23.48/hr
90th Percentile $71,190 $34.23/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed305,710
Growth (2024-2034)5.6%
Annual Openings75,800
Jobs per 1,0002.0

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (39-5012) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes


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