Name: Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (CIP 12.04): international graduates and related occupations
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OPT after graduation

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Occupations related to Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsSOC 39-501273,400 openings a year · 0 LCA filings73,400+7.7%$35,7900

Skincare SpecialistsSOC 39-509414,200 openings a year14,200+8.8%$45,330—

BarbersSOC 39-50116,900 openings a year6,900+3.3%$38,210—

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Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Manicurists and Pedicurists Personal Service Managers, All Other First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers Shampooers

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology