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Cosmetology in California

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Cosmetology Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 10,294 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Cosmetology is the 190th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5,633
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5,633
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5,633
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4,465
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4,465
Associate Degree 196

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.4%
  • White: 23.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in California

There are 99,920 people in the state and 790,010 people in the nation working in cosmetology jobs.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in California

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $34,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

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

#1

Citrus College

Glendora
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

In their early career, Citrus College grads earn an average salary of $30,533. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

#2

Golden West College

Huntington Beach
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,396 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Cerritos College

Norwalk
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,713 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

A typical student attending Riverside City College will pay a net price of $6,593. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,283 a year.

#5

Fullerton College

Fullerton
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,427 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,721. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $28,857 after graduation.

#7

Butte College

Oroville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,335 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,924 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,378 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, San Jose City College grads earn an average salary of $36,931.

#9

Laney College

Oakland
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,225 Total Students

In their early career, Laney College grads earn an average salary of $29,727. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,828.

#10

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,814. 87% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,177 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

El Camino College

Torrance
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,418 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $31,801 after graduation. A typical student attending El Camino College will pay a net price of $11,095.

Cosmetology Careers in CA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Barbers 21% $25,660
Manicurists and Pedicurists 21% $24,980
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 20% $25,660
Skincare Specialists 17% $30,590
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 15% $39,360
Makeup Artists 4% $72,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Culinary Arts 408
Funeral & Mortuary Science 65

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