Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

CIP 12.0401 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

1,342

1,419 total including inactive

States

Available nationwide

Graduates (2023)

48,359

Total completions

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools nationwide, making it one of the more widely available trade program. The most popular states are California, Texas and Florida.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$35,250

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Job Growth

+5.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,685

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $29,760, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,869 (3.9%)

Female: 46,490 (96.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 44,729 (92.5%)

Certificate: 3,630 (7.5%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Social

Conventional

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

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Helping others

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

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

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.