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General Cosmetology in New Mexico

General Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico

499 General Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

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

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 388
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 388
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 66
Associate Degree 45

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 56.9%
  • White: 23.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in New Mexico

1,620 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 Mexico

In this state, general cosmetology grads earn an average of $23,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,190.

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

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
732 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,769. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. 86% of students get financical aid.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
181 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

A typical student attending Clovis Community College will pay a net price of $3,927. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
105 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,613 a year.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
170 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,125. 86% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,518 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. 35% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,889 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
67 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $18,361 after graduation. An average student at Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe will pay a net price of $17,007.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
92 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,391. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,005 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,122.

General Cosmetology Careers in NM

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Skincare Specialists 11% $32,060
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 6% $20,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 282
Nail Technician & Manicurist 116
Barbering 113
Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor 9
Make-Up Artist 4
Hair Styling & Design 3

View all majors related to General Cosmetology

View Nationwide General Cosmetology Report

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