General Cosmetology Associate Degrees
There are 1,370 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in General Cosmetology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of General Cosmetology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 55,875 degrees were awarded toGeneral Cosmetology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Cosmetology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 49,913 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,008 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,873 |
Earnings of General Cosmetology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in General Cosmetology of $20,210 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 General Cosmetology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 95.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 958 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Cosmetology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 374 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 38 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 342 | 33.9% |
| Black or African American | 135 | 13.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 6.0% |
| Race Unknown | 36 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 7 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Cosmetology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,415 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Cosmetology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 904 people received their associate degree in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 619 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
IBMC College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 414 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Douglas J Aveda Institute comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 353 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Georgia Technical 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, 290 people received their associate degree in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-South Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their associate degree in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee 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, 259 people received their associate degree in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their associate degree in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 246 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 237 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Empire Beauty School-Manhattan comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 211 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
COLLECTIV Academy-Worcester comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 207 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Citrus College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 206 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Regional Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 205 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their associate degree in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their associate degree in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 190 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 188 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nouvelle Institute comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 184 associate degrees in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Cosmetology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | 2,497 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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