General Cosmetology Schools in Illinois

1,676 students earned General Cosmetology degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, General Cosmetology is the 472nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	1,661
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	1,661
Associate Degree	15

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.9%
• Black or African American: 21.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 26.3%
• White: 45.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
• Other Races: 4.7%

Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in Illinois

22,490 people in the state and 541,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general cosmetology.

Wages for General Cosmetology Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a general cosmetology grad in the state is $29,800, compared to a typical salary of $30,190 nationwide.

Most Popular General Cosmetology Programs in IL

There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer general cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

General Cosmetology Careers in IL

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title	IL Job Growth	IL Median Salary
Skincare Specialists	4%	$24,550
Manicurists and Pedicurists	4%	$22,650

View Nationwide General Cosmetology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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