Best Beauty Schools in Tennessee (2025)

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

Tennessee Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

Tennessee
Tennessee Median Pay $29,170 $14.03 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,250 $16.95 per hour


Why Choose Beauty Schools in Tennessee?

  • 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

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

Dickson, TN 18.2 miles away

Located in Dickson, TN Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Beauty Cosmetology.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald

Hohenwald, TN 21.1 miles away

Located in Hohenwald, TN Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Beauty Cosmetology.

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#3

Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology

Franklin, TN 26.4 miles away

Located in Franklin, TN Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician.

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  • 595 Hillsboro Road, Suite 325 Franklin, TN 37064-2126
  • (615) 591-2887

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#4

Empire Beauty School-Nashville

Brentwood, TN 34.5 miles away

Located in Brentwood, TN Empire Beauty School-Nashville is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician.

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#5

Lawrenceburg Technical College

Lawrenceburg, TN 35.2 miles away

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN Lawrenceburg Technical College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician. The campus serves roughly 39 learners.

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#6

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

Nashville, TN 40.6 miles away

Located in Nashville, TN Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aviation Maintenance Technology, Auto Body and Collision Repair, and Automotive Technician.

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#7

The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville

Nashville, TN 45.4 miles away

Located in Nashville, TN The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology and Cosmetologist. The campus serves roughly 34 learners.

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  • 2710 Old Lebanon Road, Suite 6 Nashville, TN 37214-2163
  • (615) 828-1866

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#8

Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN 49.3 miles away

Located in Murfreesboro, TN Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician.

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#9

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN 49.6 miles away

Located in Murfreesboro, TN Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.

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#10

Austin's Beauty College Inc

Clarksville, TN 52.8 miles away

Located in Clarksville, TN Austin's Beauty College Inc is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician.

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  • 585A South Riverside Drive Clarksville, TN 37040-1121
  • (931) 647-6543

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#11

Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville

Hendersonville, TN 54.5 miles away

Located in Hendersonville, TN Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician.

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  • 235 E Main Street Suite 200 Hendersonville, TN 37075-2541
  • (615) 283-1000

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#12

Image Maker Beauty Institute

Hendersonville, TN 54.6 miles away

Located in Hendersonville, TN Image Maker Beauty Institute is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology and Cosmetologist.

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  • 139 Maple Row Boulevard, Suite 208 Hendersonville, TN 37075-4488
  • (615) 822-6141

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Tennessee Beauty Schools Salary & Job Outlook

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

Median Pay (2024) $29,170 $14.03 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$38,830 per year $18.67 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $21,790

$10.48 per hour

25th Percentile $26,980

$12.97 per hour

75th Percentile $46,040

$22.13 per hour

90th Percentile $72,460

$34.84 per hour

Tennessee vs U.S.

Median Wage -17.2%
$29,170

$14.03 per hour

Mean Wage -10.7%
$38,830

$18.67 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 5,240

Employment: 5,240 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
1.60
Employment RSE
7.6%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
5,240 jobs

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


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