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Cosmetology in California

Cosmetology Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 14,111 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Cosmetology is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 46 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8,154
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,737
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,737
Associate Degree 220

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.5%
  • White: 21.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in California

In this state, there are 99,920 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in California

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $34,780 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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

#1

Advance Beauty College

Garden Grove
484 Degrees in Major Awarded
550 Total Students

In their early career, Advance Beauty College grads earn an average salary of $11,154. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,143.

363 Degrees in Major Awarded
357 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $16,101 a year. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

330 Degrees in Major Awarded
422 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,468 after earning their degree at this institution.

297 Degrees in Major Awarded
325 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 80% of students get financical aid.

236 Degrees in Major Awarded
526 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $21,197 after graduation. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
297 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
406 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. An average student at Bellus Academy will pay a net price of $18,547. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
403 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. An average student at Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa will pay a net price of $19,432. 91% of students get financical aid.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
347 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,136. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $20,993 a year.

#10

Coastline Beauty College

Fountain Valley
195 Degrees in Major Awarded
201 Total Students

An average student at Coastline Beauty College will pay a net price of $12,387. 76% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $9,951 a year.

Cosmetology Careers in CA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Barbers 21% $25,660
Manicurists and Pedicurists 21% $24,980
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 20% $25,660
Skincare Specialists 17% $30,590
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 15% $39,360
Makeup Artists 4% $72,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Culinary Arts 1,378
Other Personal & Culinary Services 68
Funeral & Mortuary Science 65

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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