Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

CIP 12.0499 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

101

124 total including inactive

States

Across 23 states

Graduates (2023)

2,156

Total completions

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 23 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Florida, Oregon and Texas.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$35,250

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Job Growth

+5.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,600

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists. In-state tuition ranges from $3,810 to $10,680, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 40 (1.9%)

Female: 2,116 (98.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 1,523 (70.6%)

Associate: 633 (29.4%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Conventional

Social

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Helping others

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.