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Cosmetology Schools in Washington

2,041 students earned Cosmetology degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 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 1 to 2 Years 1,103
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,103
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 786
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 786
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 786
Associate Degree 152

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: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • 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

In their early career, CPTC grads earn an average salary of $33,690. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. In their early career, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute grads earn an average salary of $39,545.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Spokane Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,123.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,940 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $8,654. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#6

Olympic College

Bremerton
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

A typical student attending OC will pay a net price of $7,639. 54% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Cosmetology Careers in WA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Barbers 30% $54,180
Manicurists and Pedicurists 29% $29,760
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 27% $35,020
Skincare Specialists 26% $42,460
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

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