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Cosmetology in Florida

Cosmetology Schools in Florida

12,738 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Cosmetology is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7,666
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,072
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,072

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 26.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.4%
  • White: 28.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Florida

47,400 people in the state and 790,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cosmetology.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Florida

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $31,530. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

504 Degrees in Major Awarded
745 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $3,897. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

478 Degrees in Major Awarded
636 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,728. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,897 after earning their degree at this institution.

430 Degrees in Major Awarded
242 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $14,872 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 21% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

414 Degrees in Major Awarded
645 Total Students

An average student at Aveda Institute - South Florida will pay a net price of $28,255. Graduates earn an average $25,203 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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Boca Beauty Academy

Boca Raton
364 Degrees in Major Awarded
164 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

292 Degrees in Major Awarded
223 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 $13,749. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

276 Degrees in Major Awarded
355 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $17,609 a year.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
324 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. In their early career, Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers grads earn an average salary of $17,609. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
166 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $17,740 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
278 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,361. In their early career, Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach grads earn an average salary of $17,609. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

Cosmetology Careers in FL

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 21% $38,890
Skincare Specialists 19% $31,370
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 17% $24,350
Manicurists and Pedicurists 16% $24,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Culinary Arts 1,298
Funeral & Mortuary Science 106

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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