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Cosmetology in New Jersey

Cosmetology Schools in New Jersey

3,152 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

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

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,734
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,418
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,418

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.4%
  • White: 31.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 33,270 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a cosmetology grad in the state is $35,620, compared to a typical salary of $33,220 nationwide.

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

301 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $24,524 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
242 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $15,038. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
282 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,818 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
316 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,742 after earning their degree at this institution. 63% of students get financical aid.

#5

Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
184 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,429. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
199 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $16,855 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,490.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
109 Total Students

In their early career, Artistic Academy grads earn an average salary of $26,736. An average student at Artistic Academy will pay a net price of $20,348. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
127 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,956. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
200 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 86% of students get financical aid.

#10

Shore Beauty School

Egg Harbor Township
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
151 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $18,823 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

Cosmetology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Barbers 26% $25,480
Manicurists and Pedicurists 25% $23,250
Skincare Specialists 24% $31,130
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 24% $33,940
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 16% $44,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Culinary Arts 167
Funeral & Mortuary Science 57

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

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