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District of Columbia Teacher Training Schools

The District of Columbia tends to pay the highest averages salary for professional beauty careers in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At last count, the median salary for cosmetologists here is $18.11 per hour. If you're interested in a professional beauty career, the District of Columbia's Board of Cosmetology requires classroom and practical training from one of many beauty schools in the Washington, D.C. Written and practical board exams are also required to obtain a license to practice professionally. Home to our nation's capitol and the White House, the D.C. area employs many busy political and government professionals that seek the help of cosmetologists to always look their best. Beauty schools in the District of Columbia can get you started in a professional beauty career in the D.C. area, earning the highest average salary in the country for this occupation.

The District of Columbia as a city was planned to be unique and beautiful, just like your cosmetology career could be with a beauty school education. In D.C. you can find a collection of historical treasures, monuments and museums, and it has been our nation's capital since 1790. Of course, if you want to get anywhere in politics, you have to look great on television, so there is high demand for professionals from the beauty industry in Washington, D.C. Find one of many Washington D.C. beauty colleges because our national leaders and their support staff need you to help them look their best.

The state of District of Columbia requires 1500 hours of training to sit for the board exams and get your cosmetology license, 350 hours to become a nail technician, or 600 hours to become an esthetician. The average salary range for cosmetologists is $18,640 to $92,630 per year before tips, with a median DC cosmetologist salary of $40,930. The average median salary for nail technicians is $23,110 and the median salary for estheticians is $34,380 in District of Columbia.

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Aveda Institute Washington DC | Washington, DC
Begin your beauty education in Washington, D.C., by joining Aveda Institute. Our school has a dedicated and passionate staff that is ready to prepare you for your professional career..

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American Beauty Academy | Wilmington, DE
American Beauty Academy's state of the art facility provides excellence in training for cosmetologists & barbers. Financial aid avalable to those who qualify. Your future...