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Cosmetology in Arkansas

Cosmetology Schools in Arkansas

1,247 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Cosmetology major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 863
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 863
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 378
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 25.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 55.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Arkansas

3,620 people in the state and 790,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cosmetology.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Arkansas

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $29,970 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
330 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
196 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Career Academy of Hair Design grads earn an average salary of $17,415. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
111 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. This private school has an average net price of $13,296. Of all the students who attend this school, 20% get financial aid.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,418 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,266 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
28 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,946. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
135 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $10,621.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
118 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,566 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,482. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
53 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $17,214 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $17,484.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
66 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,281. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,930 after earning their degree at this institution.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
67 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Cosmetology Careers in AR

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 16% $31,780
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 10% $19,540
Manicurists and Pedicurists 4% $22,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Culinary Arts 283
Funeral & Mortuary Science 64

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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