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Cosmetology Schools in Pennsylvania

3,378 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,993
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,993
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,325
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,325
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,325
Associate Degree 60

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 22.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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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.

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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.

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

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
207 Total Students

The 9.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,020 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,984 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending BC3 will pay a net price of $6,000.

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
Skincare Specialists 11% $32,370
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 10% $22,200
Barbers 9% $24,780
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 8% $37,460

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

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