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General Cosmetology in New York

General Cosmetology Schools in New York

1,806 General Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, General Cosmetology is the 5th most popular major out of a total 178 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,806
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,806

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 25.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.8%
  • White: 38.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in New York

There are 53,680 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 New York

General Cosmetology grads earn an average of $30,920 in the state and $30,190 nationwide.

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

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
307 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,615.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
206 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,893 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
290 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers will pay a net price of $19,998. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
103 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at NA Enterprises LLC d will pay a net price of $18,429.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
146 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $23,061 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. An average student at Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale will pay a net price of $21,058.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
247 Total Students

An average student at Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester will pay a net price of $20,127. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,061 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
104 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
25 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,377. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
118 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,346.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
333 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,321 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $25,891. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

General Cosmetology Careers in NY

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Skincare Specialists 20% $37,740
Manicurists and Pedicurists 19% $23,630
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 18% $25,000
Makeup Artists 13% $64,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 2,477
Nail Technician & Manicurist 512
Barbering 194
Electrolysis Technician 82
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 37
Other Cosmetology 32
Make-Up Artist 8

View all majors related to General Cosmetology

View Nationwide General Cosmetology Report

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