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Cosmetology at Wake Technical Community College

Cosmetology at Wake Technical Community College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Cosmetology, you may want to check out the program at Wake Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Wake Technical Community College is located in Raleigh, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 49 cosmetology degrees were granted at Wake Technical Community College.

Studying Online at Wake Technical Community College

Online coursework is an option at Wake Technical Community College. Among 24,609 students, 11,077 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,234 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Cosmetology Rankings at Wake Technical Community College

Rankings can help you compare Wake Technical Community College’s Cosmetology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #4 of 45
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #15 of 321
Best Value North Carolina #22 of 52
Best Value Southeast (Region) #53 of 351
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #55 of 1,134
Best Value Nationwide #79 of 1,190

Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Wake Technical Community College

Those who finish Wake Technical Community College’s Cosmetology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Cosmetology at Wake Technical Community College
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,232
2 years $16,478
3 years $22,380
4 years $23,884
5 years $29,405

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Cosmetology graduates from Wake Technical Community College take home a median $23,884, compared with $41,410 for all Wake Technical Community College graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Cosmetology earnings compared with all majors at Wake Technical Community College

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Cosmetology graduates from Wake Technical Community College stands at $7,693.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Cosmetology graduates at Wake Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Cosmetology graduates at Wake Technical Community College are 100% women (49) and 0% men (0).

Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Wake Technical Community College

Among the 18 associate’s cosmetology degrees awarded at Wake Technical Community College, 100% were women (18) and 0% were men (0).

Wake Technical Community College gender breakdown of Cosmetology Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Wake Technical Community College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 9
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Cosmetology majors at Wake Technical Community College

Minority students account for 61% of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Wake Technical Community College, above the national average of 55%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Cosmetology Concentrations at Wake Technical Community College

This Cosmetology program at Wake Technical Community College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Cosmetology 20
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 29

Highest-Paying Careers for Cosmetology Graduates

Those who complete Cosmetology program at Wake Technical Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Cosmetology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Personal Service Managers, All Other $176,674
Spa Managers $143,396
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators $66,320
Skincare Specialists $60,954
Barbers $47,321
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $39,017
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $36,599
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $31,083
Manicurists and Pedicurists $29,229
Shampooers $26,903

References

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