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Cosmetology Schools in West Virginia

377 students earned Cosmetology degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 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 225
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 225
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 152
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 152
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 152

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
  • White: 84.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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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.

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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.

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Cosmetology Careers in WV

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Skincare Specialists 17% $44,940
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 15% $20,480
Manicurists and Pedicurists 13% $20,140
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 12% $30,540

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Culinary Arts 33

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