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Cosmetology in Arizona

Cosmetology Schools in Arizona

In 2021-2022, 3,292 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in AZ.

As a degree choice, Cosmetology is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Arizona

Cosmetology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,148
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,131
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,131
Associate Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.3%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 17.6%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 17,800 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a cosmetology grad in the state is $29,010, compared to a typical salary of $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arizona that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

478 Degrees in Major Awarded
704 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,665 a year. An average student at Studio Academy of Beauty will pay a net price of $16,493. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

#2

Penrose Academy

Scottsdale
289 Degrees in Major Awarded
364 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $25,768 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
491 Total Students

An average student at Avalon School of Cosmetology - Phoenix will pay a net price of $18,203. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,338 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
377 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,338 after earning their degree at this institution.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
900 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $69,239.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
135 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $11,418. In their early career, Turning Point Beauty College grads earn an average salary of $18,873. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
217 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 49% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,784 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
104 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,784 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
661 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,483. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
139 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,758. In their early career, Tucson College of Beauty grads earn an average salary of $21,286.

Cosmetology Careers in AZ

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 23% $34,820
Skincare Specialists 19% $34,120
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 10% $23,980
Manicurists and Pedicurists 9% $24,170

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Culinary Arts 376
Funeral & Mortuary Science 31

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

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