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Cosmetology in North Carolina

Cosmetology Schools in North Carolina

2,989 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Cosmetology major is the 108th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,606
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,606
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,121
Associate Degree 262

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 32.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 46.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in North Carolina

There are 17,870 people in the state and 790,010 people in the nation working in cosmetology jobs.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in North Carolina

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $30,870 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. A typical student attending FTCC will pay a net price of $2,931. 87% of students get financical aid.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

24% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,359. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,065. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Gaston College

Dallas
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,990 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,144.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,440 Total Students

A typical student attending Haywood Community College will pay a net price of $3,423. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,828 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 22% of the teachers are full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,792 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,728.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. A typical student attending A-B Tech will pay a net price of $6,539.

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Cosmetology Careers in NC

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Makeup Artists 100% $0
Manicurists and Pedicurists 18% $20,880
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 15% $38,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Culinary Arts 401
Funeral & Mortuary Science 74

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