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Cosmetology Schools in Nevada

1,575 students earned Cosmetology degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 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 1,018
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,018
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,018
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 557
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 557

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.6%
  • White: 29.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 17.5%
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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
557 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,523 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
268 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,232 after earning their degree at this institution.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
182 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,370 a year.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
213 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $21,016. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
226 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. An average student at Paul Mitchell the School Reno will pay a net price of $22,332.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
274 Total Students

In their early career, Paul Mitchell the School Las Vegas grads earn an average salary of $27,453. The 9.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,473.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
52 Total Students

4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,944. Graduates earn an average $25,594 after graduation.

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L Makeup Institute

Las Vegas
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
69 Total Students

An average student at L Makeup Institute will pay a net price of $19,591. 43% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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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