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General Cosmetology Schools in New Mexico

429 General Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 358
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 358
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 40
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 40
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 40
Associate Degree 31

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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.3%
  • White: 25.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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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
716 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,391. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
207 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,050.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,969 after earning their degree at this institution. 51% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
80 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,048. 69% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
139 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,435. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 35% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,406 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,152. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. 91% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
78 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,428. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,174 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. A typical student attending UNM Gallup will pay a net price of $7,349. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

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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