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Cosmetology Schools in Arkansas

1,191 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Cosmetology major is the 208th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 830
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 830
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 360
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 360
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 360
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 29.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 55.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Arkansas

3,620 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 Arkansas

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $29,970 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,721. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Cosmetology Careers in AR

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 16% $31,780
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 10% $19,540
Manicurists and Pedicurists 4% $22,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Culinary Arts 53
Funeral & Mortuary Science 25

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