General Cosmetology Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 1,022 students earned their General Cosmetology degrees in NJ.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	1,022
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	1,022

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.6%
• Black or African American: 18.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 31.5%
• White: 39.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
• Other Races: 8.2%

Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in New Jersey

There are 26,890 people in the state and 541,260 people in the nation working in general cosmetology jobs.

Wages for General Cosmetology Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a general cosmetology grad in the state is $35,620, compared to a typical salary of $30,190 nationwide.

General Cosmetology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title	NJ Job Growth	NJ Median Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists	25%	$23,250
Skincare Specialists	24%	$31,130

View Nationwide General Cosmetology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Tiffany Bumgardner under License

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