Cosmetology Schools Near Paducah / Cape Girardeau / Harrisburg / Mt. Vernon
Harrisburg, Illinois, is a great place to start your career as a cosmetologist. As an added benefit, Harrisburg is part of a cluster of cities—in three other states!—that all provide quality cosmetology programs. (Be sure to check on reciprocity with each state's board of cosmetology, though!) Below, you can find information about cosmetology careers in Harrisburg, Illinois; Paducah, Kentucky; Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and Mount Vernon, Indiana.
Salaries and job opportunities in each state are as follows.
| Location | Annual Salary | Career Outlook: Projected Job Growth, 2016–2026 |
| Illinois | $31,480 ($15.13/hour) | 4% |
| Kentucky | $30,300 ($14.57/hour) | No data available |
| Indiana | $27,780 ($13.36/hour) | 11% |
| Missouri | $29,490 ($14.18/hour) | 6% |
Sources: BLS.gov and CareerOneStop
You can find cosmetology schools in all four cities that will help you complete the state requirements for becoming licensed, as shown below.
| Location | Licensing Requirements |
| Illinois | 1,500 training hours; pass written and skills test |
| Kentucky | 1,500 training hours; pass written and skills test |
| Indiana | 1,500 training hours; pass written and skills test |
| Missouri | 1,500 training hours or 3,000 apprenticeship hours; pass written and skills test |
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
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