by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 13 U.S. colleges awarded 314 degrees and certificates in Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 79% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $17,621 one year after completing, rising to $26,912 after four years.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, electrolysis/electrology & electrolysis technician is a popular field of study, with 314 degrees awarded annually. 13 colleges award electrolysis/electrology & electrolysis technician degrees, an average of 24 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 61.
By level, the 314 awards include 16 certificates and 249 master’s degrees.
Women earned 96% of electrolysis/electrology & electrolysis technician degrees and certificates in the latest year (302 of 314). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (123) and Hispanic or Latino (122).
The most common electrolysis/electrology & electrolysis technician credential is the master’s degree: 249 of the 314 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to electrolysis/electrology & electrolysis technician call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Service Orientation, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing and Administration and Management, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Finger Dexterity and Manual Dexterity.
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How long an electrolysis/electrology & electrolysis technician degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 16 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 249 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to electrolysis/electrology & electrolysis technician, at 79.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 79.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 20.9% |
| Some college courses | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician, with an average median salary of $39,017. Typical job titles include Cosmetic Consultant, Beauty Operator, Beautician and Cosmetician.
The occupation related to electrolysis/electrology & electrolysis technician with the most projected jobs is Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists, at 226,641.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 226,641 | -3.6% |
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician graduates earn a median $17,621 one year after completing their program, $26,912 after four years and $22,624 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,621 |
| 4 years | $26,912 |
| 5 years | $22,624 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to electrolysis/electrology & electrolysis technician, with a median salary of $39,017.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,017 |
Electrolysis/Electrology & Electrolysis Technician has 12 similar majors in the Personal & Culinary Services field, which together award 132,904 degrees a year; the largest are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (56,828), Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (38,219) and Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist (14,526). Browse all Personal & Culinary Services majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 56,828 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 38,219 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 14,526 |
| Barbering/Barber | 12,249 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | 2,592 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 2,499 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 2,242 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | 1,479 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | 1,259 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 546 |
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