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Cosmetology in Washington

Cosmetology Schools in Washington

2,329 students earned Cosmetology degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

A Cosmetology major is the 98th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,254
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 974
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 974
Associate Degree 101

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.0%
  • White: 51.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 15.7%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 19,650 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Washington

Cosmetology grads earn an average of $46,520 in the state and $33,220 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Washington that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,961.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,064. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,740. 71% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,940 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,735.

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Olympic College

Bremerton
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

65% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,011. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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Cosmetology Careers in WA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists 29% $29,760
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 17% $43,730
Makeup Artists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Culinary Arts 158
Funeral & Mortuary Science 18

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

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