Cosmetology Schools Near Fort Smith / Fayetteville / Springfield / Rogers
If you're looking to become a cosmetologist in the Midwest, consider Forth Smith, Fayetteville, or Rogers, Arkansas, or nearby Springfield, Missouri. With dozens of wedding venues, festivals, and theatres, the area gives you plenty of opportunities to help bridal parties, tourists, and performers look their best.
Cosmetologists in the Fayetteville, Springfield, and Rogers area made a mean salary of $31,760 per year ($15.27 per hour) in 2021.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn't keep salary data for cosmetologists in Fort Smith, but those who work in "personal care and services" earned a mean wage of $12.97 per hour.
Jobs for cosmetologists in Missouri are expected to grow by 6% between 2018 and 2028. Cosmetology positions in Arkansas are expected to grow by 5% in the same time frame.
To become a licensed cosmetologist in Missouri, you need to complete 1,500 hours of training or 3,000 hours of an apprenticeship. For Arkansas licensure, you must go through 1,500 hours of training. Both states mandate passing scores on written and practical tests.
The schools below are here to help you acquire your training hours and pass your exams.
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
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Career Academy of Hair Design - Fayetteville – Accredited
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Career Academy of Hair Design - Siloam Springs – Accredited
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Career Academy of Hair Design - Springdale – Accredited
Springdale, AR 72764
Indian Capital Technology Center - Sallisaw – Accredited
Sallisaw, OK 74955
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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