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Cosmetology in Wisconsin

Cosmetology Schools in Wisconsin

1,499 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Cosmetology is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 50 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 766
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 766
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 728
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 15.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.4%
  • White: 56.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Wisconsin

17,020 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 Wisconsin

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $34,690 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Wisconsin that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
196 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,621 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,186. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

#2

VICI Beauty School

Greenfield
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
124 Total Students

An average student at VICI Beauty School will pay a net price of $10,274. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,456 after earning their degree at this institution.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,311 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,935. Graduates earn an average $30,691 after graduation.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
85 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $15,136. In their early career, Aveda Institute - Madison grads earn an average salary of $27,621. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
76 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,834 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,357 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,365 a year. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,828 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,254. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
45 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $20,660 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
63 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $20,660 after graduation. An average student at House of Heavilin Beauty College-Academy of Beauty Professionals will pay a net price of $19,932.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
107 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,966. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $26,046 after graduation.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
150 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $20,666 a year.

Cosmetology Careers in WI

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 14% $35,730
Skincare Specialists 10% $35,970
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 6% $24,810
Manicurists and Pedicurists 4% $30,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Culinary Arts 333
Funeral & Mortuary Science 16

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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