Esthetician Schools in Asheville, NC

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare esthetician programs in Asheville, North Carolina. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Esthetician Schools Near Asheville, NC

#1

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC 0.2 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 1,663
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC 19.7 miles away BOC Score 57.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 515
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

McDowell Technical Community College

Marion, NC 33.8 miles away BOC Score 43.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 308

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Isothermal Community College

Spindale, NC 39.4 miles away BOC Score 48.5
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,030
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,638
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 923
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville

Greenville, SC 50.4 miles away BOC Score 43.8
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  • 3528-A Earl E. Morris Jr. Highway Greenville, SC 29611-7553
  • (864) 269-6886
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 240

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

TC Beauty

Johnson City, TN 53.2 miles away BOC Score 53.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 185

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville

Greenville, SC 53.6 miles away BOC Score 40.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 148

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg

Spartanburg, SC 55.4 miles away BOC Score 50.6
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 312

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#9

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, NC 63.1 miles away BOC Score 46.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 837
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Gaston College

Dallas, NC 78.7 miles away BOC Score 51.1
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $3,186
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,330
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,444
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

North Carolina Esthetician Salary Snapshot

North Carolina
North Carolina Median Pay $39,120 $18.81 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,330 $21.79 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 39-5094 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • State-mandated training hours and how the schedule meets them
  • Licensure exam preparation and school pass rates
  • Treatment modalities (facials, peels, microdermabrasion, waxing)
  • Product knowledge and retail sales training
  • Medical esthetics upgrade pathways

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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