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General Cosmetology in Washington

General Cosmetology Schools in Washington

793 General Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A General Cosmetology major is the 171st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 739
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 739
Associate Degree 54

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 60.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in Washington

There are 15,100 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 Washington

In this state, general cosmetology grads earn an average of $40,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,190.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer general cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 43% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,961. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,940 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,069. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 46% of students get financical aid.

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Olympic College

Bremerton
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,011. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

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General Cosmetology Careers in WA

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists 29% $29,760
Skincare Specialists 26% $42,460
Makeup Artists 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 53
Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor 23

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