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Cosmetology in Virginia

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Cosmetology Schools in Virginia

1,085 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1 to 2 Years 543
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 543
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 542
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 542
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 542

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 35.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 39.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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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.

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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.

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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
Skincare Specialists 11% $33,370
Manicurists and Pedicurists 11% $22,770
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 11% $26,030

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

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