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Cosmetology in New York

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Cosmetology Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 5,055 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in NY.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,279
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,279
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,279
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,776
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,776

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 25.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.3%
  • White: 37.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in New York

In this state, there are 75,280 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in New York

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $30,920 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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Cosmetology Careers in NY

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 21% $44,650
Skincare Specialists 20% $37,740
Manicurists and Pedicurists 19% $23,630
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 18% $25,000
Barbers 17% $24,310
Makeup Artists 13% $64,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Culinary Arts 1,073
Funeral & Mortuary Science 141

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