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Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor in Pennsylvania

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Schools in Pennsylvania

170 students earned Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor is the 48th most popular major out of a total 187 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Majors in Pennsylvania

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 169
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 38.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 44.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Grads in Pennsylvania

25,690 people in the state and 397,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor.

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Wages for Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor grads earn an average of $26,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,190.

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

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
86 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia will pay a net price of $18,121. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,177 a year.

#2

Bella Capelli Academy

Monroeville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
281 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school grads earn an average salary of $22,496.

#2

Metro Beauty Academy

Allentown
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
197 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
77 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,402. In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Monroeville grads earn an average salary of $21,310. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
79 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,933.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
142 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $21,310 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,932.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
187 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,592 a year. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $16,933 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57 Total Students

In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Shamokin Dam grads earn an average salary of $21,310. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,906. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
204 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,448 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
122 Total Students

In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg grads earn an average salary of $19,448. This private school has an average net price of $18,379. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
108 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,137. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $20,769 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
367 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,053.

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 10% $22,200
Barbers 9% $24,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Cosmetology 1,847
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 930
Nail Technician & Manicurist 220
Barbering 151
Make-Up Artist 57
Other Cosmetology 45
Hair Styling & Design 12

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