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Cosmetology in Massachusetts

Cosmetology Schools in Massachusetts

1,795 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Cosmetology major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 963
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 832
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 832

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.3%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 23,430 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $47,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

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

271 Degrees in Major Awarded
238 Total Students

9% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

250 Degrees in Major Awarded
190 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. An average student at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics will pay a net price of $20,150.

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
223 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,228. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
267 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,509 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
176 Total Students

An average student at New England Hair Academy will pay a net price of $25,144. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
175 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,674.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
167 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $27,800 after graduation.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
45 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
87 Total Students

In their early career, Empire Beauty School-Boston grads earn an average salary of $19,448. An average student at Empire Beauty School-Boston will pay a net price of $19,339. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
79 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,375. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $20,769 a year.

Cosmetology Careers in MA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 12% $44,250
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 9% $37,040
Manicurists and Pedicurists 9% $25,320
Skincare Specialists 9% $44,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Culinary Arts 97
Funeral & Mortuary Science 23
Other Personal & Culinary Services 6

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

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