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Cosmetology in Alabama

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Cosmetology Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 840 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Cosmetology is the 90th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 562
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 562
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 168
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 168
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 168
Associate Degree 110

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 35.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 7,900 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a cosmetology grad in the state is $30,640, compared to a typical salary of $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Alabama that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,993 Total Students

In their early career, GSCC grads earn an average salary of $24,906. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,538. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,166. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. In their early career, Shelton State Community College grads earn an average salary of $27,172.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,530 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,408 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $3,759.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,763 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,204 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, Bevill State Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,570.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
825 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 59% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $21,986 after graduation.

Cosmetology Careers in AL

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Skincare Specialists 10% $28,760
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 10% $33,200
Manicurists and Pedicurists 9% $23,610
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 8% $20,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Culinary Arts 64
Funeral & Mortuary Science 20

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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