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Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 65 students earned their Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor is the 102nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Majors in California

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 38
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27

Gender Distribution

In California, a cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 69.2%
  • White: 9.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.5%
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Jobs for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Grads in California

In this state, there are 35,140 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor degree, compared to 397,340 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Jobs in California

A typical salary for a cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor grad in the state is $31,400, compared to a typical salary of $30,190 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in California that offer cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
748 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,080 after earning their degree at this institution. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
99 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $17,899 a year. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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Advance Beauty College

Garden Grove
4 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.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
282 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,400.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
159 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $17,393 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

56% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $17,270. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 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.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
237 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $16,283 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $4,020.

Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Careers in CA

Some of the careers cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Barbers 21% $25,660
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 20% $25,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Cosmetology 3,612
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 3,415
Nail Technician & Manicurist 1,761
Barbering 1,024
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 172
Facial Treatment Specialist 147
Other Cosmetology 72
Make-Up Artist 32

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