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Cosmetology in California

Cosmetology Schools in California

Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in California

There are 87,730 people in the state and 661,380 people in the nation working in Cosmetology jobs.

Cosmetology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in California

In this state, Cosmetology grads earn an average of $44,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $44,297.

Cosmetology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 35 colleges in California that offer Cosmetology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $9,647 a year.

#2

Advance Beauty College

Garden Grove

Graduates earn a median salary of $10,847 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $19,660 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $14,858 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,217 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $16,472 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $19,660 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $20,216 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $15,456 after earning their degree at this institution.

Graduates earn a median salary of $17,700 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $14,713 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $16,903 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $20,409 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 84% of applicants.

Graduates earn a median salary of $20,069 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $14,755 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $13,423 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $16,472 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $16,943 a year.

#19

Lu Ross Academy

Ventura

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $15,382 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $17,492 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $16,678 in their first year after graduation.

#22

American Beauty College

West Covina

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $18,218 a year.

#23

Career Academy of Beauty

Garden Grove

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $15,860 after earning their degree at this institution.

#24

Citrus College

Glendora

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,204 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $14,755 a year.

Cosmetology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Shampooers 11% $26,903
Barbers 11% $47,321
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 7% $36,599
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators 4% $66,320
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 3% $31,083
Personal Service Managers, All Other 3% $176,674
Manicurists and Pedicurists 2% $29,229
Skincare Specialists 1% $60,954
Spa Managers -2% $143,396
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists -4% $39,017

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Culinary Arts 24,487
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,676
Casino Operations and Services 564
Other Personal & Culinary Services 101

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