Cosmetology Schools Near Huntsville / Decatur / Florence, AL
If you want to become a cosmetologist in northern Alabama, Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence may be great places to begin your career. With dozens of salons and spas in and near the three towns, as well as several wedding venues, you have many options for your working environment. Additionally, both Huntsville and Florence are ranked in the top 20 places to live in Alabama, with Decatur coming in 54th out of several hundred.
As of 2019, cosmetologists in Huntsville earned $23,140 per year ($11.13 per hour); those in Florence made $18,300 ($8.80); and the ones in Decatur earned $27,200 ($13.08). Alabama expects cosmetology jobs to grow by 8% between 2016 and 2026.
To earn your cosmetology license in Alabama, you must complete 1,500 hours of training OR 3,000 of an apprenticeship, plus pass two exams. For the training route, the schools below can all help you earn your hours and prepare you for your tests.
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
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Apex Adult Education & Vocational Training Center – Accredited
Chickasaw, AL 35601
Jireh's International School Of Cosmetology and Barbering – Accredited
Birmingham, AL 35811
The Salon Professional Academy - Huntsville – Accredited
Huntsville, AL 36117
You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.
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