Cosmetology Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 942 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Cosmetology is the 217th most popular major in the state out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	525
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	411
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	411
Associate Degree	6

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.5%
• Black or African American: 9.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
• White: 69.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
• Other Races: 7.1%

Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Iowa

There are 6,750 people in the state and 790,010 people in the nation working in cosmetology jobs.

Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a cosmetology grad in the state is $32,770, compared to a typical salary of $33,220 nationwide.

Most Popular Cosmetology Programs in IA

There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Cosmetology Careers in IA

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Personal Service Worker Supervisors	14%	$34,900
Manicurists and Pedicurists	10%	$29,520

Related Majors in Iowa

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IA
Culinary Arts	85
Funeral & Mortuary Science	27

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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