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Cosmetology Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 3,922 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Cosmetology is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 48 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,999
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,999
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,904
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,904
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,904
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 29.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.0%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Illinois

27,600 people in the state and 790,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cosmetology.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Illinois

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $29,900 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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

350 Degrees in Major Awarded
438 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,557.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
499 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $27,352 after graduation.

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Trenz Beauty Academy

Calumet City
188 Degrees in Major Awarded
250 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 25% of students receive it.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
281 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,506. In their early career, Tricoci BRV grads earn an average salary of $20,863.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
352 Total Students

In their early career, Cosmetology & Spa Academy grads earn an average salary of $27,259. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
229 Total Students

An average student at John Amico School of Hair Design will pay a net price of $12,691. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $18,504 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
235 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,709 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,041.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
155 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,866. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
205 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,597. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
151 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. In their early career, Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute grads earn an average salary of $24,120. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Cosmetology Careers in IL

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 7% $36,570
Skincare Specialists 4% $24,550
Manicurists and Pedicurists 4% $22,650
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 4% $24,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Culinary Arts 668
Funeral & Mortuary Science 135

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