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Cosmetology in District of Columbia

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Cosmetology Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 160 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Cosmetology is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 100
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 100
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 100
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 60
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 60

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 79.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 10.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 1,610 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in District of Columbia

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $45,680 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in District of Columbia that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
97 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
267 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,960. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Cosmetology Careers in DC

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists 17% $27,760
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 16% $40,970
Makeup Artists 14% $86,060
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 12% $39,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Funeral & Mortuary Science 6

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