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Cosmetology in New Jersey

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Cosmetology Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 2,419 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in NJ.

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 1 to 2 Years 1,219
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,219
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,200
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,200
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,200

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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.4%
  • White: 36.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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
453 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,126. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
239 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,216 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $16,006.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
226 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,304 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Christine Valmy International School will pay a net price of $20,524. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
268 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $17,348. In their early career, Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness grads earn an average salary of $28,700.

#5

Innovate Salon Academy

South Plainfield
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $27,731. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
270 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $16,330 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $12,757.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,418. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
117 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. This private school has an average net price of $23,544. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
220 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,517. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-Perth Amboy grads earn an average salary of $21,181.

#10

Shore Beauty School

Egg Harbor Township
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $17,026. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

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