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General Cosmetology Schools in Illinois

1,669 students earned General Cosmetology degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Cosmetology is the 5th most popular major out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,650
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,650
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 21.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.4%
  • White: 49.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in Illinois

There are 22,490 people in the state and 541,260 people in the nation working in general cosmetology jobs.

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Wages for General Cosmetology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, general cosmetology grads earn an average of $29,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,190.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer general cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
209 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,085 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
352 Total Students

In their early career, Cosmetology & Spa Academy grads earn an average salary of $27,259. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
109 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,496. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,186 Total Students

In their early career, Harry S Truman College grads earn an average salary of $27,735. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,672.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
154 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $20,184 a year. This private school has an average net price of $16,545. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
134 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. An average student at Paul Mitchell the School Lombard will pay a net price of $14,362. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
21 Total Students

In their early career, Tricoci Danville grads earn an average salary of $17,383. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $20,508 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
114 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,086. The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Pivot Point Academy

Bloomingdale
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
116 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $12,958. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,661 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

General Cosmetology Careers in IL

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Skincare Specialists 4% $24,550
Manicurists and Pedicurists 4% $22,650
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 4% $24,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 1,632
Barbering 241
Nail Technician & Manicurist 190
Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor 91
Other Cosmetology 66
Hair Styling & Design 33

View all majors related to General Cosmetology

View Nationwide General Cosmetology Report

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