Cosmetology Schools and Careers in Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina, could be an ideal place to begin a cosmetology career. The city boasts 66 wedding venues and over 100 salons and spas within only five miles of the city. This means there's a is a variety of career directions for the up-and-coming Charlotte cosmetologist. As of 2018, metro cosmetologists made an average of $27,290 per year ($13.12 per hour)—higher than the state and national averages. The state expects jobs to grow by 17% between 2016 and 2026, which is much faster than the national expectation of 9%.
Cosmetologists in North Carolina must complete 1,500 hours of training or 2,000 in an apprenticeship, plus pass both a written and a skills exam. The Charlotte schools below will all provide the education necessary to achieve your cosmetology licensure in the state.
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1520 South Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
2375 Cherry Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute – Accredited
Hudson, NC 28638
CCC&TI Watauga High School Campus (high school students only) – Accredited
Boone, NC 28607
East Rutherford High School (high school students only) – Accredited
Bostic, NC 28018
North Mecklenburg High School (high school students only) – Accredited
Huntersville, NC 28078
Walter Bickett Cosmetic Arts & Sciences Academy – Accredited
Monroe, NC 28112
WCC-Ashe Campus School of Cosmetic Arts – Accredited
Jefferson, NC 28640
West Charlotte High School (high school students only) – Accredited
Charlotte, NC 28216
West Mecklenburg High School (high school students only) – Accredited
Charlotte, NC 28214
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.
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