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Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Schools in New Jersey

25 Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor is the 63rd most popular major in the state out of a total 139 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Majors in New Jersey

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 25

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 40.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 36.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 17,400 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 New Jersey

In this state, cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor grads earn an average of $32,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,190.

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There are 13 colleges in New Jersey that offer cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
107 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Union grads earn an average salary of $20,431.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,301. Graduates earn an average $24,524 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
199 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $16,855 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,490.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
162 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Graduates earn an average $20,299 after graduation.

#3

Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
184 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,429. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 76% of students get financical aid.

#6

Shore Beauty School

Egg Harbor Township
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
151 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
85 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $19,404 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
200 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-Perth Amboy will pay a net price of $25,922.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
38 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $20,990. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
143 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $21,065 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
86 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $16,707. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
282 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,818 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,230. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Cutting Edge Academy

Succasunna
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
86 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,124. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Barbers 26% $25,480
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 24% $33,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General Cosmetology 892
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 840
Nail Technician & Manicurist 311
Hair Styling & Design 191
Barbering 138
Make-Up Artist 12

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