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General Cosmetology in California

General Cosmetology Schools in California

6,348 General Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, General Cosmetology is the 288th most popular major out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,215
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,215
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 876
Associate Degree 257

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.9%
  • White: 25.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in California

There are 65,720 people in the state and 541,260 people in the nation working in general cosmetology jobs.

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Wages for General Cosmetology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a general cosmetology grad in the state is $31,400, compared to a typical salary of $30,190 nationwide.

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

#1

Citrus College

Glendora
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

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#2

Golden West College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,513. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

Cerritos College

Norwalk
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,437.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,699. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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#5

Fullerton College

Fullerton
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,427 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,418. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,429. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

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#7

Butte College

Oroville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,335 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,854. 100% of students get financical aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,378 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,076. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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#9

Laney College

Oakland
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,225 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. A typical student attending Laney College will pay a net price of $14,106.

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#10

Allan Hancock College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 30% of the teachers are full time.

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#10

El Camino College

Torrance
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,418 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. 37% of the teachers are full time.

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General Cosmetology Careers in CA

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists 21% $24,980
Skincare Specialists 17% $30,590
Makeup Artists 4% $72,160

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