Cosmetology Schools in Pennsylvania

3,991 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Cosmetology major is the 214th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	2,096
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	2,096
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	1,837
Associate Degree	58

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.8%
• Black or African American: 21.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
• White: 52.1%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
• Other Races: 10.1%

Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Pennsylvania

45,780 people in the state and 790,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cosmetology.

Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $28,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

Most Popular Cosmetology Programs in PA

There are 2 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Cosmetology Careers in PA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title	PA Job Growth	PA Median Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists	12%	$19,980
Personal Service Worker Supervisors	8%	$37,460

Related Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Major	Annual Graduates in PA
Culinary Arts	234
Funeral & Mortuary Science	172

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Tiffany Bumgardner under License

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