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Cosmetology in New Jersey

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Cosmetology Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 2,419 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in NJ.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,219
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,219
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,200
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,200
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,200

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.4%
  • White: 36.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 33,270 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a cosmetology grad in the state is $35,620, compared to a typical salary of $33,220 nationwide.

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Cosmetology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Barbers 26% $25,480
Manicurists and Pedicurists 25% $23,250
Skincare Specialists 24% $31,130
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 24% $33,940
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 16% $44,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Culinary Arts 110
Funeral & Mortuary Science 24

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