General Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,370 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of General Cosmetology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 55,875 students earned theirGeneral 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 (this page) | 49,913 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,008 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,873 |
Earnings of General Cosmetology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Cosmetology students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology. About 96.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,964 |
| Women | 47,949 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Cosmetology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,268 | 46.6% |
| Asian | 1,236 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,892 | 25.8% |
| Black or African American | 8,314 | 16.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 475 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 116 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,765 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1,676 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 171 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Cosmetology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,415 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 904 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 619 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
IBMC College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 353 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 259 undergraduate certificates 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.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 254 undergraduate certificates 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.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 237 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
COLLECTIV Academy-Worcester comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 207 undergraduate certificates 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.
Citrus College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. 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 #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 194 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 190 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nouvelle Institute comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 184 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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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