Cosmetology Schools in West Virginia

442 students earned Cosmetology degrees in West Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	315
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	315
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	127

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.7%
• Black or African American: 9.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
• White: 83.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 3.4%

Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 2,480 people employed in jobs related to a cosmetology degree, compared to 790,010 nationwide.

Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a cosmetology grad in the state is $24,920, compared to a typical salary of $33,220 nationwide.

Cosmetology Careers in WV

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title	WV Job Growth	WV Median Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists	13%	$20,140
Personal Service Worker Supervisors	12%	$30,540

Related Majors in West Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WV
Culinary Arts	33

View all majors related to Cosmetology

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Tiffany Bumgardner under License

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