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Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Associate Degree

Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Associate Degrees

A associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor is offered at 349 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women.

Education Levels of Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 1,436 students earned theirCosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 424
Associate’s Degree (this page) 5
Master’s Degree 936

Earnings of Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor of $20,210 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $17,533
4 years $20,210
5 years $22,425

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.

Student Diversity

The racial-ethnic distribution of Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 3 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1 20.0%
Race Unknown 1 20.0%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Associate Degree Students

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 587 colleges that offer a associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. Learn more about the most popular below:

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Gateway Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

D'Mart Institute

Barranquitas, PR

D'Mart Institute comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 35 associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

John Amico School of Hair Design comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Networks Barber College

Calumet City, IL

Networks Barber College is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Fred W Eberle Technical Center is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Health And Style Institute

Greensboro, NC

Health And Style Institute is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Larry's Barber College is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

American Beauty College

West Covina, CA

American Beauty College is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Paul Mitchell the School-San Antonio comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Avalon Institute-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

Avalon Institute-Las Vegas comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#20

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Schaumburg, IL

G Skin & Beauty Institute comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 55,875
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 42,738
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 14,442
Barbering/Barber 12,398
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 2,901

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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