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Cosmetology Schools in Illinois

3,922 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Cosmetology is the 240th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,999
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,999
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,904
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,904
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,904
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 29.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.0%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 27,600 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Illinois

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $29,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

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

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,382. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,559 a year. 22% of the teachers are full time.

#2

John A Logan College

Carterville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,328 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,763. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Cosmetology Careers in IL

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 7% $36,570
Skincare Specialists 4% $24,550
Manicurists and Pedicurists 4% $22,650
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 4% $24,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Culinary Arts 253
Funeral & Mortuary Science 108

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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