Associate Degrees in Cosmetology
Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,324 people earned their associate degree in cosmetology. This earns it the #82 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cosmetology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 67,070 |
| Basic Certificate | 63,709 |
| Associate Degree | 1,324 |
Earnings of Cosmetology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in cosmetology is $19,013. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $15,372 to a high of $19,347.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in cosmetology is $42,334. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,334 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $42,334.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $503.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in cosmetology. About 95.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 1,270 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cosmetology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 217 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 372 |
| White | 582 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 105 |
Most Popular Cosmetology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 155 colleges that offer an associate degree in cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for cosmetology students seekingan associate degree is Clover Park Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from CPTC. About 100% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Clover Park Technical College cosmetology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $19,013.
Douglas Education Center is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cosmetology. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Douglas Education Center. Of these students, 84% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Douglas Education Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $19,013.
Houston Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Houston Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Houston Community College cosmetology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $19,013.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Citrus College. About 100% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in cosmetology at Citrus College make a median salary of 19,013.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from CNM. Of these students, 90% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in cosmetology at Central New Mexico Community College make a median salary of 19,013.
The 6th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Golden West College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Golden West College. About 100% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Golden West College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $19,013.
Gadsden State Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from GSCC. About 94% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GSCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $19,013.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palo Alto College. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Palo Alto College. Of these students, 98% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Palo Alto College cosmetology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $19,013.
Shelton State Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Shelton State Community College. About 97% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in cosmetology at Shelton State Community College make a median salary of 19,013.
Northwest-Shoals Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from NW-SCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northwest-Shoals Community College cosmetology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $19,013.
Cerritos College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Cerritos College. Of these students, 100% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cerritos College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $19,013.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Honolulu Community College. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Honolulu CC. Of these students, 92% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Honolulu Community College cosmetology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $19,013.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Johnson County Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from JCCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that JCCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $19,013.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from FTCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fayetteville Technical Community College cosmetology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $19,013.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Central Piedmont Community College. About 92% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in cosmetology at Central Piedmont Community College make a median salary of 19,013.
College of DuPage comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from COD. Of these students, 86% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that COD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $19,013.
Spokane Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Spokane Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in cosmetology at Spokane Community College make a median salary of 19,013.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from San Jacinto College. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. San Jacinto Community College cosmetology graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $19,013.
The 18th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Utah State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from USU. Those who complete their associate degree in cosmetology at Utah State University make a median salary of 19,013.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cosmetology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 7,039 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 1,656 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 6 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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