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Cosmetology in Maryland

Cosmetology Schools in Maryland

1,215 students earned Cosmetology degrees in Maryland in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Cosmetology is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 738
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 738
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 477

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 61.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 24.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Maryland

There are 18,180 people in the state and 790,010 people in the nation working in cosmetology jobs.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Maryland

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $43,090 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
356 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $25,060 after graduation. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
129 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $20,955 after graduation. An average student at Aveda Institute - Maryland will pay a net price of $18,005.

#3

Hair Academy II

Hillcrest Heights
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
231 Total Students

An average student at Hair Academy II will pay a net price of $20,447. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $19,215 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
348 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. This private school has an average net price of $17,272. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
197 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,993. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,019 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
182 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,019 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $19,448.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
29 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. In their early career, Hair Expressions Academy grads earn an average salary of $27,091. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,203.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
131 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,091 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Montgomery Beauty School

Silver Spring
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
117 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,231. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. In their early career, Montgomery Beauty School grads earn an average salary of $20,744.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
510 Total Students

An average student at Fortis Institute - Towson will pay a net price of $27,351. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 36 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

Cosmetology Careers in MD

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Skincare Specialists 10% $32,100
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 8% $39,920
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 8% $26,050
Manicurists and Pedicurists 8% $22,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Culinary Arts 153
Funeral & Mortuary Science 24

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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