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General Cosmetology Schools in New York

1,713 students earned General Cosmetology degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,713
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,713

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: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 24.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
  • White: 39.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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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
342 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,424 a year.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
190 Total Students

An average student at Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge will pay a net price of $27,242. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
288 Total Students

The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers will pay a net price of $21,068. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
48 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,912.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
259 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. An average student at Continental School of Beauty Culture, Mattydale will pay a net price of $21,055.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
337 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Continental School of Beauty Culture, Rochester will pay a net price of $18,592. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
138 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,614. 78% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,633 a year.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
28 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. An average student at Grace International Beauty School will pay a net price of $9,504.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
109 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. An average student at Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady will pay a net price of $25,519. 74% of students get financical aid.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
325 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 95% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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