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Cosmetology in Nevada

Cosmetology Schools in Nevada

2,287 students earned Cosmetology degrees in Nevada 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 Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,459
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 828
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 828

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.8%
  • White: 28.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Nevada

6,410 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 Nevada

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $27,490 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Nevada that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

634 Degrees in Major Awarded
664 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,334. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
313 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $19,882 after graduation. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $14,474.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
215 Total Students

An average student at Academy of Hair Design - Las Vegas will pay a net price of $18,678. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $20,564 after graduation.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
244 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $18,495 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,156.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
247 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,586 a year. An average student at Paul Mitchell the School Reno will pay a net price of $22,418. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
293 Total Students

An average student at Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas will pay a net price of $19,399. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
52 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,857 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

L Makeup Institute

Las Vegas
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
80 Total Students

59% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,353.

Cosmetology Careers in NV

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 23% $19,520
Skincare Specialists 21% $23,350
Makeup Artists 20% $23,730
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 19% $38,260
Manicurists and Pedicurists 12% $21,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Culinary Arts 74

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