Cosmetology Schools near Albuquerque / Santa Fe, NM

Albuquerque and Santa Fe could be the perfect places to study and begin your cosmetology career in New Mexico. Both cities boast many of the top-rated wedding venues in the state, in addition to dozens of salons, spas, and other beauty businesses. In 2019, Albuquerque cosmetologists earned a mean annual salary of $22,960 ($11.04 per hour), and those in Santa Fe made $24,280 ($11.67). If working in the performing arts is your goal, you can earn a lucrative amount as a theatrical and performance makeup artist in New Mexico, with a mean salary of $93,330 ($44.87). Both cities have a variety of live theatre, dance, and music venues. The state expects cosmetology jobs to grow by 7% between 2016 and 2026.

New Mexico cosmetologists must complete 1,600 hours of training and pass two exams to earn licensure. The Albuquerque and Santa Fe schools below can help you gain that experience and prepare you for your tests.

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Paul Mitchell The School

Program: Cosmetology

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Aveda Institute

Program: Cosmetology

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Georgia Career Institute (GA)

Program: Cosmetology

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2434 Cerillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505

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Adorabella Beauty Academy – Accredited

800 Juan Tabo Boulevard Northeast Suite I
Albuquerque, NM 87123

Aveda Institute New Mexico – Accredited

1816 Central Avenue Southwest
Albuquerque, NM 87120

Central New Mexico Community College – Accredited

5816 Isleta Southwest
Albuquerque, NM 87105

Luna Community College – Accredited

366 Luna Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Northern New Mexico College – Accredited

921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology - Albuquerque – Accredited

6300 San Mateo Boulevard Suite J
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Paul Mitchell the School Albuquerque – Accredited

2201 Uptown Loop Road Northeast Suite F
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Royalty School of Barber & Cosmetology

4351 Coors Boulevard Southwest Suite K
Albuquerque, NM 87121

The Avenue Academy – Accredited

6600 Menaul Northeast Suite M002
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.

Cost of Cosmetology Schools in Albuquerque / Santa Fe

In the Albuquerque / Santa Fe area, the range of reported Cosmetology schools runs from $15,000 – $18,550, with an average of $16,534.

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