Esthetician Schools in Massachusetts
Browse our directory of esthetician schools in Massachusetts, or skip ahead to learn about the state's esthetician licensing requirements and job outlook.
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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. Click here to learn more about the requirements in your state.
Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy – Accredited
Medford, MA 02155
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How to Become a Esthetician in Massachusetts
- 300 education hours are required to become licensed.
- You must renew your license every 2 years.
- 0 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
- The average salary for estheticians in Massachusetts is $44,060 ($21.18/hour). This is higher than the national average of $34,090 ($16.39/hour).
- There is a predicted 9% job increase between 2016–2026 for estheticians. This is lower than the expected national growth of 11%.
Esthetics combines skin care and makeup, two of the fastest-growing aspects of the beauty industry.
When you become an esthetics professional, you never know what each day will bring, whether it's professional makeup application for a wedding, a chemical peel that takes years of age off of a client's face, or temporary hair removal that gets your clients ready for the beach.
State License Requirements
Required to earn a esthetics license
To get an MA esthetician license, go to the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering. In addition to requiring two licensing exams, they evaluate your school hours to make sure that you've had enough training. Once you receive your esthetician license, you can use it in approved beauty shops, salons, and spas throughout Massachusetts, or even open your own business.
Education Details
Education is a required part of securing an esthetician license in Massachusetts. You must complete a course of study that is at least 600 hours long. At a licensed esthetics school, you can study the following theory and practical topics.
What Do You Learn at Esthetic Schools in MA?
License Renewal
License renewal period
Continuing education required
A licensing fee is required every 2 years to keep the license valid in the state of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Esthetics Careers
Average yearly salary for esthetics in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has a strong and vibrant beauty industry, with the demand for estheticians set to increase 9% in Massachusetts (CareerOneStop, 2020) by the year 2026. On average, skin care specialists in Massachusetts earn $44,060 annually (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020).
When you complete your esthetics training, you may put your knowledge to work in local spas, resort hotels, specialized beauty shops, or hair salons. The more time you spend in this industry and the more you build your base of clients, the more flexibility you may have in terms of where and when you work.
Contact the Massachusetts State Board of Esthetics
- 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710 Boston, MA 02118
- Website: Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering
- Email: cosmetologyandbarberingboard@mass.gov
- Call: 617-701-8792
- Fax: 617-727-1627