Cosmetology Teacher Training in Pennsylvania
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50 Ranck Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602









130 West Main Street Suite 106
Collegeville, PA 19426




Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology – Accredited
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
How to Become a Cosmetology Teacher in Pennsylvania
- 500 education hours are required to become licensed.
- You must renew your license every 2 years.
- 0 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
- Average salary for teacher training in Pennsylvania is $54,880.
- There is a predicted 6.7% job increase between 2012 - 2022.
Pennsylvania can be a great place to pursue cosmetology teacher training. Not only can you look for full-time positions, but you can pursue part-time opportunities as well. A perfect example is Anjelica Ayres, a recently certified cosmetology teacher who graduated from the cosmetology teacher licensing program at Parkway West Career and Technology Center. After completing her program, she became a substitute teacher, which helps give her additional cosmetology instructor training in a familiar setting. Her story is just one example of the many types of opportunities you can pursue with cosmetology teacher training.
So how excited are you to become a beauty school instructor in Pennsylvania? For years, we have worked to provide professionals like yourself with the information you need to turn your experience into an asset as an instructor. We have relationships with beauty schools in Pennsylvania that have flexible programs with financial aid options available. To review the quick facts about beauty instructor programs and requirements, continue reading. If you're ready to move forward, go ahead and use the search box above or request information from the beauty schools listed below.
State License Requirements
Required to earn a teacher training license
In Pennsylvania, you can become a cosmetology instructor after you receive your regular cosmetologist's license and complete 500 training hours.
Education Details
Pennsylvania teacher training programs for cosmetologists should help you gain the confidence you need to be a strong mentor for your students when you start teaching. Now that you have years of experience in the field, and want to share your knowledge with others, compare the courses at beauty schools near you. That is the first step towards developing the skills to evaluate students and help them reach new goals.
Commonly required Pennsylvania cosmetology instructor classes:
License Renewal
License renewal period
Continuing education required
In Pennsylvania, you can become a cosmetology instructor after you receive your regular cosmetologist’s license and complete 500 training hours. This state does not require that practitioners or instructors take continuing education units to maintain licensure between renewal periods. You will need to renew your license every two years by January 31st. The cost to renew your license is currently $67, which you will process through the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology.
Contact the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology
- 2601 North 3rd Street, PO Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17110
- Website: Pennsylvania Department of State
- Email: st-cosmetology@pa.gov
- Call: 717-783-7130
- Fax: 717-705-5540