Cosmetology Schools near Cleveland / Akron / Canton, OH
If you hope to become a cosmetologist in Ohio, consider Cleveland, Akron, or Canton as places to begin. Cleveland alone has a ton of beauty-related conventions and expos to choose from so you can expand your abilities and try new products, and all three cities have a variety of types beauty businesses and fields to work in. As of 2019, Cleveland paid its cosmetologists a mean salary of $28,290 per year ($13.60 per hour); Akron paid $26,320 ($12.66); and Canton paid $24,490 ($11.77). Ohio anticipates jobs in cosmetology to grow by 12% between 2016 and 2026, which is 3% higher than the national average.
Ohio requires its cosmetologists to earn 1,500 hours of training and pass written and skills exams before earning licensure. If you hope to only work in hairstyling, you need 300 hours of training. The schools below will all help you on your way to licensure.
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
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1165 East Main Street
Ashland, OH 44805
2445 West State Street
Alliance, OH 44601
3307 Center Road
Brunswick, OH 44212
24761 Lorain Road North
Olmsted, OH 44070
34999 Euclid Avenue
Willoughby, OH 44094
Brown Aveda Institute Strongsville – Accredited
Strongsville, OH 44136
Canton City Schools Adult Community Education Center – Accredited
Canton, OH 44702
Wayne County Schools Career Center & Adult Ed – Accredited
Smithville, OH 44677
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 Cleveland / Akron
In the Cleveland / Akron area, the range of reported Cosmetology schools runs from $6,950 – $21,490, with an average of $15,336.
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