Associate Degrees in General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 953 people earned their associate degree in general cosmetology. This earns it the #126 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general cosmetology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 48,484 |
| Basic Certificate | 4,191 |
| Associate Degree | 953 |
Earnings of General Cosmetology Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in general cosmetology. About 97.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 929 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general cosmetology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 144 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 314 |
| White | 382 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
Most Popular General Cosmetology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 137 colleges that offer an associate degree in general cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Houston Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Houston Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clover Park Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from CPTC. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Citrus College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Citrus College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from CNM. About 90% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Golden West College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Golden West College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palo Alto College. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Palo Alto College. About 98% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cerritos College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Cerritos College. About 100% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Honolulu Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Honolulu CC. About 92% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from FTCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Piedmont Community College. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Central Piedmont Community College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
College of DuPage comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from COD. About 86% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Remington College - Cleveland Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Remington College - Cleveland Campus. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Utah State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cosmetology. 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 general cosmetology from USU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Spokane Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Spokane Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wake Technical Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Wake Technical Community College. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Riverside City College. About 100% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Walla Walla Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Walla Walla Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fullerton College. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Fullerton College. About 92% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Wyoming College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Eastern Wyoming College. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general cosmetology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Salon Management | 201 |
| Make-Up Artist | 69 |
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 62 |
| Barbering | 22 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 8 |
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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- O*NET Online
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