General Cosmetology Schools in New York

1,886 General Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in New York

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	1,886
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	1,886

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 5.5%
• Black or African American: 24.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 20.9%
• White: 37.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
• Other Races: 11.1%

Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in New York

53,680 people in the state and 541,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general cosmetology.

Wages for General Cosmetology Jobs in New York

In this state, general cosmetology grads earn an average of $30,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,190.

General Cosmetology Careers in NY

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title	NY Job Growth	NY Median Salary
Skincare Specialists	20%	$37,740
Manicurists and Pedicurists	19%	$23,630
Makeup Artists	13%	$64,760

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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