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Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Undergraduate Certificate

Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Undergraduate Certificates

There are 349 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about81% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Education Levels of Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,436 people 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 (this page) 424
Associate’s Degree 5
Master’s Degree 936

Earnings of Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is not currently available.

Student Diversity

This degree is more popular with female students. About 82.5% of graduates with this degree are women.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 74
Women 350
Gender Diversity of Undergraduate Certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 81 19.1%
Asian 9 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 226 53.3%
Black or African American 98 23.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.5%
Two or More Races 7 1.7%
Race Unknown 1 0.2%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor Undergraduate Certificate Students

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 587 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Gateway Technical College is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 56 undergraduate certificates 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.

#3

D'Mart Institute

Barranquitas, PR

D'Mart Institute is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 45 undergraduate certificates 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.

Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.

John Amico School of Hair Design is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 30 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their undergraduate certificate 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-Missouri Columbia is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to 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 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. This school awarded 14 undergraduate certificates 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.

Larry's Barber College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their undergraduate certificate 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-Bayamon comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. This school awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#15

American Beauty College

West Covina, CA

American Beauty College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.

Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to 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 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. This school awarded 12 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor. This school awarded 12 undergraduate certificates 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.

#19

Avalon Institute-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

Avalon Institute-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Schaumburg, IL

G Skin & Beauty Institute is a popular choice for Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates.

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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