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General Cosmetology Schools in Colorado

981 students earned General Cosmetology degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Cosmetology is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 126 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 923
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 923
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 43
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 43
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 43
Associate Degree 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general cosmetology majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.4%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in Colorado

10,940 people in the state and 541,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general cosmetology.

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Wages for General Cosmetology Jobs in Colorado

In this state, general cosmetology grads earn an average of $34,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,190.

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

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
403 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,773 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
200 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,099. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
874 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,059 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,898. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Xenon International School of Hair Design grads earn an average salary of $27,204. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
161 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,887.

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IBMC College

Fort Collins
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
408 Total Students

In their early career, IBMC grads earn an average salary of $27,415. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
93 Total Students

In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Thornton grads earn an average salary of $19,633. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,403. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
284 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,273.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
903 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,249. In their early career, Pickens Technical College grads earn an average salary of $31,758. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

General Cosmetology Careers in CO

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 24% $27,090
Skincare Specialists 24% $45,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 582
Nail Technician & Manicurist 122
Barbering 116
Hair Styling & Design 42

View all majors related to General Cosmetology

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