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Cosmetology in Colorado

Cosmetology Schools in Colorado

In 2021-2022, 2,478 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in CO.

A Cosmetology major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,389
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,389
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,077
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.2%
  • White: 47.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Colorado

16,040 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 Colorado

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $34,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

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

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
356 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,168 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
177 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 74% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,063.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
228 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,882.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,086 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $29,948 after graduation.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
222 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
108 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,008. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
259 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,130. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
926 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,858 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending Pickens Technical College will pay a net price of $7,322.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
787 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,723. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
205 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,810 a year. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Cosmetology Careers in CO

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Barbers 25% $30,110
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 24% $27,090
Skincare Specialists 24% $45,200
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 24% $38,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Culinary Arts 2,756
Funeral & Mortuary Science 43

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

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