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Cosmetology in Louisiana

Cosmetology Schools in Louisiana

In 2021-2022, 3,677 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Cosmetology is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 42 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,902
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,775
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,775

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 37.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 8,730 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a cosmetology grad in the state is $29,220, compared to a typical salary of $33,220 nationwide.

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

1,811 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,564 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $24,031 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

266 Degrees in Major Awarded
822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
193 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $21,002 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
107 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $16,000 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $13,753.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
309 Total Students

An average student at Blue Cliff College - Lafayette will pay a net price of $21,429. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. In their early career, Blue Cliff College - Lafayette grads earn an average salary of $19,146.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
201 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
548 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $19,146 after earning their degree at this institution.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
184 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $21,305 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,525.

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LaSalle Tech

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
195 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. An average student at LaSalle Tech will pay a net price of $13,769. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
102 Total Students

An average student at John Jay Beauty College will pay a net price of $6,541. 65% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,263 after earning their degree at this institution.

Cosmetology Careers in LA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 12% $33,360
Skincare Specialists 11% $27,340
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 11% $19,450
Manicurists and Pedicurists 10% $20,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Culinary Arts 367
192
Funeral & Mortuary Science 25

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

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