The average annual wage of the occupations is $41,780 and $20 per hour. 8 vocational programs could be taken for the Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 294,840 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists is $9,651. The average length of the programs is 726 hours and the average completion time is 6.98 months.
The following 8 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 1,433 | $16,042 | $2,172 | 1,375 Hours | 11.73 Months |
| Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician | 12 | $9,180 | $907 | 551 Hours | 5.50 Months |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | 36 | $7,960 | $1,529 | 472 Hours | 5.44 Months |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | 117 | $13,276 | $2,039 | 1,069 Hours | 9.20 Months |
| Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup and Tattooing | 3 | $6,230 | $868 | 350 Hours | 4.50 Months |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 21 | $7,147 | $838 | 525 Hours | 5.92 Months |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | 606 | $7,334 | $698 | 712 Hours | 6.51 Months |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) | 109 | $10,039 | $1,840 | 750 Hours | 7.00 Months |
The following 20 occupations are related to Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists.
The following 1,471 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.