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Cosmetology Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 2,549 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in NC.

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 1,487
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,487
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 869
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 869
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 869
Associate Degree 193

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 33.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 47.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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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

88% of students get financical aid. 43% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $4,337.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. A typical student attending Wake Technical Community College will pay a net price of $6,767. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,837 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Central Carolina Community College will pay a net price of $5,398.

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Gaston College

Dallas
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,990 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,004 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,828 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. 31% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 9.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,440 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,940. 89% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,792 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,687 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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
Skincare Specialists 18% $39,440
Manicurists and Pedicurists 18% $20,880
Barbers 18% $30,330
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 17% $21,000
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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