Beauty Schools in Cookeville, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare beauty schools programs in Cookeville, Tennessee. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Beauty Schools Near Cookeville, TN

#1

Genesis Career College-Cookeville

Cookeville, TN 2.3 miles away BOC Score 27.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 264

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston

Livingston, TN 20.1 miles away BOC Score 56.2
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  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 418

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland

Crossville, TN 29.8 miles away BOC Score 64.4
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  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 548

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#4

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

McMinnville, TN 35.2 miles away BOC Score 58.5
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 343

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#5

Genesis Career College-Lebanon

Lebanon, TN 46.3 miles away BOC Score 28.5
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 101

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#6

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN 54.5 miles away BOC Score 66.6
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 732

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN 54.8 miles away BOC Score 44.8
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 284

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#8

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

Harriman, TN 55.6 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 292

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#9

Love Beauty School Inc

Manchester, TN 56.1 miles away BOC Score 50.2
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 54

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#10

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville

Huntsville, TN 57.4 miles away BOC Score 50.3
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  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 298

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Tennessee Beauty Schools Salary Snapshot

Tennessee
Tennessee Median Pay $31,310 $15.05 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $35,790 $17.21 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 39-5012 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated clock hours and how the program’s schedule meets them
  • Licensure exam prep and school pass rates
  • Salon floor hours and real-client experience
  • Kit, supply, and licensing exam costs beyond tuition
  • Specialty focuses (color, cutting, barbering, esthetics)

Next Steps

Shortlist a few schools, then ask about schedule options, hands-on training time, and total cost in writing.

Career Overview

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