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Cosmetology Schools in Mississippi

872 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Cosmetology is the 144th most popular major out of a total 235 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 672
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 672
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 174
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 174
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 174
Associate Degree 26

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 48.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 3,030 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Mississippi

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $25,800 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

In their early career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,764. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,940. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,612 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. In their early career, Coahoma Community College grads earn an average salary of $19,193. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Cosmetology Careers in MS

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 9% $28,350
Manicurists and Pedicurists 9% $23,050
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 6% $22,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Culinary Arts 105
Funeral & Mortuary Science 18

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