Question 1

How long is cosmetology school?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetology school is eight months to two years long in the United States. This depends on several different factors, including:

The state in which you attend cosmetology school
Whether you attend as a full-time or part-time student
State-specific licensing requirements
Requirements of the specific beauty or cosmetology school

Question 2

How much is cosmetology school?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetology school costs anywhere between $5,000 to $20,000 to attend in the United States. While most cosmetology schools average in the $5,000 to $15,000 range, top-tier cosmetology schools average in the $10,000 to $20,000 range.

Question 3

What degree do you need to be a cosmetologist?

Accepted Answer

You need to graduate from an accredited cosmetology program to be a cosmetologist. A cosmetology program will allow you to experience hands-on training on a range of topics including hair styling, esthetics, makeup artistry, and nail technology. Here, you will have both traditional classroom instruction as well as on-the-job training with real clients.

After completing the program, you must pass the certification requirements for the state in which you plan on practicing. Most states include an exam to meet their requirements, but some will simply require completion of cosmetology school. After certification, you may legally begin working as a cosmetologist.

It is important to note that cosmetology is a career that depends on an understanding of current trends. Because of this, continual education is recommended. You may be able to find training through local salons or programs. Not only will this make you a more desirable artist, but it can lead to more opportunities, networking, and increased pay.

If you would like to seek a degree while working towards becoming a cosmetologist, a degree in marketing or business would be helpful. As you are often required to understand social media optimization, marketing could help you understand how to best market yourself. If you plan on opening your own business or salon, a business degree will aid you in that endeavor.

Rank	Major	Percentages
1	Cosmetology	71.1%
2	Business	7.6%
3	Nursing	2.6%
4	General Studies	2.4%
5	Psychology	1.7%

Cosmetologist education level	Cosmetologist salary
High School Diploma or Less	$38,845
Bachelor's Degree	$43,893
Some College/ Associate Degree	$41,205

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