Cosmetology Schools in Virginia

In 2022-2023, 1,528 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in VA.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	900
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	628
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	628

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 2.4%
• Black or African American: 41.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
• White: 31.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 14.3%

Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 20,140 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Virginia

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $39,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

Cosmetology Careers in VA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors	16%	$42,440
Manicurists and Pedicurists	11%	$22,770

Related Majors in Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in VA
Culinary Arts	261
Funeral & Mortuary Science	40

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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