Cosmetology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Cosmetology is offered at 1,583 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Cosmetology.
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Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 136,936 students earned theirCosmetology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cosmetology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 69,567 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,399 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 60,071 |
Earnings of Cosmetology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Cosmetology of $20,210 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Cosmetology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,613 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Cosmetology students seeking a master's degree is NUC University. This school awarded 2,869 master's degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. This school awarded 1,941 master's degrees in 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.
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 994 master's degrees in 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.
Douglas J Aveda Institute is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 832 people received their master's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. This school awarded 786 master's degrees in 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.
Aveda Institute-South Florida is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 746 people received their master's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Celebrity School of Beauty is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 582 master's degrees in 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.
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their master's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Asian-American International Beauty College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. This school awarded 548 master's degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. This school awarded 544 master's degrees in 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.
Studio Academy of Beauty comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 539 people received their master's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Advance Beauty College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 483 people received their master's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milan Institute-Clovis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. This school awarded 434 master's degrees in 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.
Penrose Academy comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. This school awarded 419 master's degrees in 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.
IBMC College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. This school awarded 414 master's degrees in 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.
Century College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their master's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elaine Sterling Institute comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their master's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Health And Style Institute comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their master's degree in Cosmetology 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-Sacramento comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their master's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Esthetics Institute comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Cosmetology. This school awarded 387 master's degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cosmetology Focus Areas
| 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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Cosmetology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 24,487 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 2,676 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 564 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 101 |
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES | — |
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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