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General Cosmetology Schools in New Jersey

892 students earned General Cosmetology degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Cosmetology major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 892
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 892

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.4%
  • White: 38.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in New Jersey

26,890 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 New Jersey

General Cosmetology grads earn an average of $35,620 in the state and $30,190 nationwide.

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

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
239 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. An average student at Total Image Beauty Academy will pay a net price of $16,006. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
268 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. An average student at Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness will pay a net price of $17,348. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,700 after earning their degree at this institution.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
141 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,597.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,418. Graduates earn an average $29,822 after graduation. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
270 Total Students

An average student at Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York will pay a net price of $12,757. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
220 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $21,181 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-Perth Amboy will pay a net price of $31,517. 75% of students get financical aid.

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Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

An average student at Innovate Salon Academy will pay a net price of $27,731. 72% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
89 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $19,633 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $17,308. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
117 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $22,490 after graduation.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
61 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,397. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Cosmetology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists 25% $23,250
Skincare Specialists 24% $31,130
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 24% $33,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 840
Nail Technician & Manicurist 311
Hair Styling & Design 191
Barbering 138
Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor 35
Make-Up Artist 12

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