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Cosmetology in California

Cosmetology Schools in California

Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in California

87,730 people in the state and 661,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Cosmetology.

Cosmetology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in California

In this state, Cosmetology grads earn an average of $44,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $44,297.

Cosmetology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 35 colleges in California offering Cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $9,647 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Advance Beauty College

Garden Grove

Graduates earn a median salary of $10,847 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $19,660 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $14,858 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,217 after earning their degree at this institution.

Graduates earn a median salary of $16,472 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $19,660 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $20,216 after earning their degree at this institution.

Graduates earn a median salary of $15,456 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $17,700 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $14,713 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $16,903 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $20,409 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 84% of applicants.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $20,069 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $14,755 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $13,423 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $16,472 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $16,943 after earning their degree at this institution.

#19

Lu Ross Academy

Ventura

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $15,382 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $17,492 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $16,678 a year.

#22

American Beauty College

West Covina

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $18,218 a year.

#23

Career Academy of Beauty

Garden Grove

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $15,860 a year.

#24

Citrus College

Glendora

Undergrads from California pay around $1,204 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $14,755 in their first year after graduation.

Cosmetology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $39,017
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $36,599
Barbers $47,321
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $31,083
Manicurists and Pedicurists $29,229
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators $66,320
Personal Service Managers, All Other $176,674
Spa Managers $143,396
Shampooers $26,903
Skincare Specialists $60,954

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Culinary Arts 24,487
Funeral & Mortuary Science 2,676
Casino Operations and Services 564
Other Personal & Culinary Services 101

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