Esthetician Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 23 schools with esthetician programs in this directory: 3 public and 20 private. Together they graduated 1,094 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,746 to $14,995, with a median of $9,750 across the 19 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $23,111 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Brillare Beauty Institute, Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville and Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc.

23
Schools with this program
1,094
Graduates last year
$9,750
Median program tuition
$23,111
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 23 esthetician schools in Tennessee

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Brillare Beauty Institute

Cleveland, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,750
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
180
Median earnings, 1 yr
$20,397
Type
Private nonprofit

Gould's Academy

Memphis, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,225
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
76
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,111
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-Nashville

Brentwood, TN

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Program tuition
$10,065
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
73
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,138
Type
Private for-profit

Empire Beauty School-E Memphis

Memphis, TN

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Program tuition
$10,065
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
70
Median earnings, 1 yr
$22,747
Type
Private for-profit

Genesis Career College-Cookeville

Cookeville, TN

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Program tuition
$14,995
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
52
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,687
Type
Private for-profit

Gould's Academy

Bartlett, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$11,225
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
51
Median earnings, 1 yr
$23,111
Type
Private for-profit

TC Beauty

Johnson City, TN

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Program tuition
$9,500
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,857
Type
Private for-profit

Austin's Beauty College Inc

Clarksville, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$9,995
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
47
Median earnings, 1 yr
$21,466
Type
Private for-profit

The Hair Academy LLC

Fayetteville, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,725
Length
6 months
Graduates last year
17
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,952
Type
Private for-profit

Queen City College

Clarksville, TN

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Program tuition
$8,725
Length
8 months
Graduates last year
15
Median earnings, 1 yr
$18,550
Type
Private for-profit

Love Beauty School Inc

Manchester, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$8,000
Length
7 months
Graduates last year
8
Type
Private for-profit

Sandra Academy of Salon Services

New Tazewell, TN

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,575
Length
5 months
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$15,837
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does esthetician training cost in Tennessee?

The median published tuition is $9,750 (range $2,746 to $14,995, 19 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald ($2,746), Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology ($5,700) and Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology ($7,500). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does esthetician school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 6 months to finish (5 to 8 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do esthetician graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $23,111 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public esthetician programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 3 public schools offer it, including Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.