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Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 116 students earned their Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor degrees in PA.

A Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor major is the 48th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology, Hair & 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 115
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 115
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 115
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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 26.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 47.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 18.1%
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Jobs for Cosmetology, Hair & 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, Hair & 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
87 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,172. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1.

#2

Bella Capelli Academy

Monroeville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
261 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school grads earn an average salary of $22,204.

#2

Metro Beauty Academy

Allentown
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
123 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,639. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
81 Total Students

In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Monroeville grads earn an average salary of $22,746. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,828.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63 Total Students

An average student at Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley will pay a net price of $16,475. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Lehigh Valley grads earn an average salary of $22,746.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
130 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,746 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,206. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
142 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $13,477. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,523 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
141 Total Students

In their early career, The Beauty Institute grads earn an average salary of $20,479. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,746 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
186 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. An average student at Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia will pay a net price of $16,910. In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Center City Philadelphia grads earn an average salary of $20,129.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
148 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,129 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,428.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
138 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley grads earn an average salary of $20,872.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
243 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 46% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Cosmetology, Hair & 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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