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Beauty Schools in Virginia

There are 21 schools in the state of Virginia offering beauty programs. 1,019 students graduated with degrees from Virginia beauty schools in 2010. 1,017 of all these students graduated with certificates and two of all these students graduated with associates degrees.

Overview

On average, 875 students graduate from programs in Virginia in beauty each year. This accounts for 1% of beauty students who US schools graduate. More specifically, 1,017 students graduated with certificates in beauty and two with a degree at the associate's level.

21 beauty schools are in this state. Out of these, 20 schools are private, while one school is public. Private beauty school tuition varies from $6,750 to $22,144.

Average tuition for beauty programs is $13,344. While the highest tuition for beauty programs, which is $22,144 per year, is at the Heritage Institute-Manassas, the lowest tuition in Virginia is at Columbia College.

Virginia schools offer certificates and associates degrees for beauty students.

Beauty Program Completions in Virginia 2006 - 2010

On average, 875 students graduate from programs in Virginia in beauty each year. This accounts for 1% of beauty students who US schools graduate. More specifically, 1,017 students graduated with certificates in beauty and two with a degree at the associate's level.

Beauty Program Completions in Virginia 2006 - 2010

  • Certificate 2006: 714
  • Certificate 2007: 662
  • Certificate 2008: 732
  • Certificate 2009: 826
  • Certificate 2010: 1017
  • Associate 2006: 0
  • Associate 2007: 0
  • Associate 2008: 0
  • Associate 2009: 4
  • Associate 2010: 2

Beauty Program Availability in Virginia

Schools in Virginia offer a total of 35 beauty programs. Of these programs, around 97.1% are certificate level programs. The remaining programs are degrees at the associates level.

Beauty Program Availability in Virginia

  • Certificate: 34
  • Associate: 1

Barbers — Salary by Percentile

Barbers — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile:
  • 25th Percentile:
  • Median: 22420
  • 75th Percentile:
  • 90th Percentile:

Shampooers — Salary by Percentile

Shampooers — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 15500
  • 25th Percentile: 16040
  • Median: 17700
  • 75th Percentile: 20700
  • 90th Percentile: 29140

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Salary by Percentile

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 15900
  • 25th Percentile: 17370
  • Median: 21260
  • 75th Percentile: 31400
  • 90th Percentile: 44880

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance — Salary by Percentile

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 15290
  • 25th Percentile: 15510
  • Median: 15870
  • 75th Percentile: 30070
  • 90th Percentile: 38400

Skincare Specialists — Salary by Percentile

Skincare Specialists — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 16080
  • 25th Percentile: 18990
  • Median: 28640
  • 75th Percentile: 45090
  • 90th Percentile: 57090

Manicurists and Pedicurists — Salary by Percentile

Manicurists and Pedicurists — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 16890
  • 25th Percentile: 19710
  • Median: 21860
  • 75th Percentile: 24010
  • 90th Percentile: 29310

Barbers — Employment Trend

Barbers — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 17410
  • Median Salary 2007: 18070
  • Median Salary 2008: 19485
  • Median Salary 2009: 20900
  • Median Salary 2010: 22420
  • Total Employed 2006: 605
  • Total Employed 2007: 610
  • Total Employed 2008: 810
  • Total Employed 2009: 700
  • Total Employed 2010: 690

Shampooers — Employment Trend

Shampooers — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 16960
  • Median Salary 2007: 16220
  • Median Salary 2008: 16740
  • Median Salary 2009: 16530
  • Median Salary 2010: 17700
  • Total Employed 2006: 1310
  • Total Employed 2007: 1410
  • Total Employed 2008: 1640
  • Total Employed 2009: 1430
  • Total Employed 2010: 1190

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Employment Trend

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 23600
  • Median Salary 2007: 25350
  • Median Salary 2008: 25440
  • Median Salary 2009: 25440
  • Median Salary 2010: 21260
  • Total Employed 2006: 11450
  • Total Employed 2007: 11010
  • Total Employed 2008: 11160
  • Total Employed 2009: 10550
  • Total Employed 2010: 11690

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance — Employment Trend

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 21210
  • Median Salary 2007: 21930
  • Median Salary 2008: 21490
  • Median Salary 2009: 21770
  • Median Salary 2010: 15870
  • Total Employed 2006: 0
  • Total Employed 2007: 0
  • Total Employed 2008: 0
  • Total Employed 2009: 0
  • Total Employed 2010: 0

Skincare Specialists — Employment Trend

Skincare Specialists — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 23340
  • Median Salary 2007: 21400
  • Median Salary 2008: 20100
  • Median Salary 2009: 21360
  • Median Salary 2010: 28640
  • Total Employed 2006: 410
  • Total Employed 2007: 450
  • Total Employed 2008: 850
  • Total Employed 2009: 1000
  • Total Employed 2010: 1010

Manicurists and Pedicurists — Employment Trend

Manicurists and Pedicurists — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 19850
  • Median Salary 2007: 21970
  • Median Salary 2008: 22020
  • Median Salary 2009: 22250
  • Median Salary 2010: 21860
  • Total Employed 2006: 1440
  • Total Employed 2007: 1770
  • Total Employed 2008: 1600
  • Total Employed 2009: 1370
  • Total Employed 2010: 830

Virginia vs National Beauty Employment

Virginia vs National Beauty Employment

  • Employed in Virginia: 3.369% (15410)

Beauty Schools in Virginia

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1. Wards Corner Beauty Academy - Virginia Beach

544 Newtown Rd #160
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 473-5555

Wards Corner Beauty Academy-Virginia Beach offers one program in beauty. It is one of 30 vocational schools in Virginia.

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2. The Heritage Institute - Manassas

8255 Shopper's Square
Manassas, VA 20111-2176
(703) 334-2501

The Heritage Institute-Manassas is in the suburbs of Manassas, Virginia and this school offers one beauty program. This school is the second biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering beauty.

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3. The Bar Palma Beauty Careers Academy

3535 D Franklin Rd SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 343-0153

The Bar Palma Beauty Careers Academy, which is near the heart of downtown, is located in Roanoke, VA and this school offers one beauty program. This school is a for-profit institution. It is the seventh largest institution in the state of Virginia offering beauty in terms of programs.

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4. The Rudy & Kelly Academy of Hair and Nails

1920 Centerville Turnpike- Suite 114
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 473-9797

The Rudy & Kelly Academy of Hair and Nails offers one program in beauty and it is located near Virginia Beach, VA. 249 students pursue degrees in one program at this vocational school, overall.

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5. The Dominion School of Hair Design

1755 George Washington Memorial Highway
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
(804) 684-9150

The Dominion School of Hair Design offers four programs in beauty. Students are offered four beauty certificates by it. It is in the suburbs of Gloucester Point, Virginia. This school is one of 30 vocational schools in Virginia.

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6. Empire Beauty School - Richmond

9049 West Broad St. #3
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 270-2095

Empire Beauty School-Richmond offers one beauty program and this school is in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. This school is one of 30 vocational schools in Virginia. It is the tenth biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering beauty in terms of programs.

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7. The Graham Webb International Academy of Hair

1621 N. Kent St- Suite 1617 Ll Rosslyn Plaza
Arlington, VA 22209-2131
(800) 869-9322x100

The Graham Webb International Academy of Hair, which is near the center of the city, is located in Arlington, VA. It offers two beauty programs. Students are offered two certificates in beauty by it. This school is a for-profit institution. It is the fourth biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering beauty.

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8. The Virginia School of Massage

153 Zan Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 293-4031

The Virginia School of Massage offers one beauty program and this school, which is near the heart of downtown, is in Charlottesville, VA. It is a for-profit institution.

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9. The Legends Institute

2323 Memorial Avenue Unit 27
Lynchburg, VA 24501-2652
(434) 385-7722

The Legends Institute offers one beauty program and this school, which is near the center of the city, is in Lynchburg, VA. It is one of 30 vocational schools in Virginia.

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10. Columbia College

8300 Merrifield Ave 3F
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 206-0508

Columbia College is located in the suburbs of Fairfax, Virginia. It offers two beauty programs. Out of those, students are offered one beauty certificate by it and one associate's level beauty degree. This school is one of 23 liberal arts colleges in Virginia. This very small school is the fourth biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering beauty in terms of programs.

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11. The Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics

8547 Mayland Dr Suite 108
Richmond, VA 23294-4701
(804) 908-3223

The Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics is in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. This school offers two beauty programs. It offers students two beauty certificates. This vocational school is one of 30 vocational schools in Virginia.

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12. Avi Career Training

10130-B Colvin Run Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
(703) 759-2200

Avi Career Training offers five programs in beauty. It offers five beauty certificates to students. This school is located in the suburbs of Great Falls, Virginia. It is one of 30 vocational schools in Virginia. In terms of programs, it is the biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering beauty.

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13. The Virginia School of Hair Design

101 West Queens Way
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 722-0211

The Virginia School of Hair Design offers four programs in beauty. This school offers students four certificates in beauty. It is in the center of Hampton. This school is one of 30 vocational schools in Virginia. It is the ninth largest institution in the state of Virginia offering beauty.

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14. Paul Mitchell the School - Mclean

8090-L Tysons Corner Ctr
McLean, VA 22102
(801) 302-8801x1020

Paul Mitchell the School-Mclean offers one program in beauty and it is located in the suburbs of McLean, Virginia. It is a for-profit institution. This school is the seventh largest institution in the state of Virginia offering beauty.

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15. Empire Beauty School - Midlothian

10807 Hull Street Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(800) 223-3271

Empire Beauty School-Midlothian is in the suburbs of Midlothian, Virginia and it offers one program in beauty. This vocational school is one of 30 vocational schools in Virginia.

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16. Wards Corner Beauty Academy - Norfolk

7525 Tidewater Dr Ste 200
Norfolk, VA 23505-3700
(757) 583-3300

Wards Corner Beauty Academy-Norfolk offers two programs in beauty. Students are offered two certificates in beauty by it. This vocational school is 4.6 miles from the heart of downtown. This school is one of 30 vocational schools in Virginia. In terms of programs, this school is the sixth biggest institution in the state of Virginia offering beauty.

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17. The Staunton School of Cosmetology

128 E Beverley St
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-0808

The Staunton School of Cosmetology offers one beauty program. It is one of 30 vocational schools in Virginia.

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18. The Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center

311 South East Street #120
Culpeper, VA 22701-1055
(540) 727-8003

The Culpeper Cosmetology Training Center offers one beauty program. It is a public institution.

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19. The Miller-Motte Technical College - Lynchburg

1011 Creekside Lane
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-5222

The Miller-Motte Technical College-Lynchburg is near the center of the city and it offers one program in beauty. It is a for-profit 2-year institution.

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20. The Springfield Beauty Academy

4223 Annandale Rd
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 256-5662

The Springfield Beauty Academy offers one program in beauty and it is located in the suburbs of Annandale, Virginia. Overall, 69 students seek degrees in one program at this vocational school.

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21. The Suffolk Beauty Academy

860 Portsmouth Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434-3020
(757) 934-0656

The Suffolk Beauty Academy offers one program in beauty. It is a for-profit institution.

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