Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,583 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Cosmetology.
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Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 136,936 people 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 (this page) | 69,567 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,399 |
| Master’s Degree | 60,071 |
Earnings of Cosmetology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Cosmetology 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 majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Most Popular Cosmetology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,613 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular below:
NUC University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,869 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,941 people received their undergraduate certificate in 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 #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 994 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Douglas J Aveda Institute is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 832 undergraduate certificates 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.
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 786 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-South Florida is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 746 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 582 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Asian-American International Beauty College is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 548 undergraduate certificates 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.
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 544 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Studio Academy of Beauty comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology. This school awarded 539 undergraduate certificates 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.
Advance Beauty College is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 483 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milan Institute-Clovis is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 434 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Penrose Academy is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 419 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology. This school awarded 414 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Elaine Sterling Institute is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Health And Style Institute comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 387 undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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 |
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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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