General Cosmetology Schools in West Virginia

In 2022-2023, 194 students earned their General Cosmetology degrees in WV.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	194
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	194

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 5.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
• White: 90.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 2.6%

Jobs for General Cosmetology Grads in West Virginia

1,430 people in the state and 541,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general cosmetology.

Wages for General Cosmetology Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a general cosmetology grad in the state is $24,260, compared to a typical salary of $30,190 nationwide.

General Cosmetology Careers in WV

Some of the careers general cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title	WV Job Growth	WV Median Salary
Skincare Specialists	17%	$44,940
Manicurists and Pedicurists	13%	$20,140

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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