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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.