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Cosmetology in California

Cosmetology Schools in California

16,365 Cosmetology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Cosmetology is the 190th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8,456
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7,652
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7,652
Associate Degree 257

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.2%
  • White: 20.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in California

There are 99,920 people in the state and 790,010 people in the nation working in cosmetology jobs.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in California

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $34,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Citrus College

Glendora
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 36% of the teachers are full time.

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#2

Golden West College

Huntington Beach
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,396 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. A typical student attending Golden West College will pay a net price of $3,513. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#3

Cerritos College

Norwalk
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $2,437. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

A typical student attending Riverside City College will pay a net price of $4,699. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

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#5

Fullerton College

Fullerton
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,427 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,418.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $10,429. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#7

Butte College

Oroville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,335 Total Students

A typical student attending Butte College will pay a net price of $6,854. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,378 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending San Jose City College will pay a net price of $17,076.

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#9

Laney College

Oakland
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,225 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,106. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

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#10

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,142. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

El Camino College

Torrance
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,418 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,592. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

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Cosmetology Careers in CA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Manicurists and Pedicurists 21% $24,980
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 15% $39,360
Makeup Artists 4% $72,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Culinary Arts 408
Funeral & Mortuary Science 65

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