Cosmetology Schools near Baltimore, MD

The "Charm City" is a great place to launch a career as a cosmetologist. Not only is it home to hundreds of highly-rated salons, but it also has a wide variety that focus on specialized services such as hair braiding, eyebrow threading, hair extensions, and more. The cost of living in Baltimore is also an advantage—it's nearly 12% less than the national average, which means your money will go farther. In May 2019, Baltimore cosmetologists earned a mean salary of $32,810 per year ($15.77 per hour). The career outlook for cosmetologists in Maryland is bright, with a projected job growth rate of 8% between 2016 and 2026.

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Baltimore Beauty Student's Resource Guide

Maryland requires 1,500 training hours to become a licensed cosmetologist. All the schools below will provide you with the necessary training and prepare you for the licensing exam.

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Paul Mitchell The School

Program: Cosmetology

Aveda Institute

Program: Cosmetology

Georgia Career Institute (GA)

Program: Cosmetology

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Baltimore Beauty & Barber School – Accredited

8660 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 969-4475

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Maryland Beauty Academy – Accredited

10 Carroll Plaza Shopping Center
Westminster, MD 21157

The Academy of Makeup – Accredited

11222 York Road #4
Cockeysville, MD 21030

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You must attend school in the state you want to practice in. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited school. Learn more about the requirements in your state.