Cosmetology Schools near Tampa, FL
If you want to become a cosmetologist in the Sunshine State, Tampa and St. Petersburg could be the best cities to start in. These cities are popular with tourists, destination wedding guests, and business travelers, so you would have ample opportunities to work in both salons and as a mobile cosmetologist. In the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, cosmetologists made a median salary of $25,660 per year ($12.34 per hour) as of 2018. Florida is expecting a 17% growth in cosmetology jobs between 2016 and 2026, which is significantly higher than the national average.
Florida cosmetologists are required to complete 1,200 hours of training and pass two licensure exams. The Tampa and St. Petersburg schools below will help you on your way to becoming a cosmetologist in the state.
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
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985 East Memorial Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33801
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