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Cosmetology at Blue Ridge Community College
If you are interested in studying Cosmetology, consider the program at Blue Ridge Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Blue Ridge Community College is located in Flat Rock, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 cosmetology degrees were awarded at Blue Ridge Community College.
Studying Online at Blue Ridge Community College
Distance learning is available at Blue Ridge Community College. Of 2,723 students, 1,139 (42%) studied exclusively online and 1,578 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Cosmetology graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Cosmetology graduates at Blue Ridge Community College are 100% women (36) and 0% men (0).
Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Blue Ridge Community College
Of the 2 associate’s cosmetology graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College, below the national average of 55%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Cosmetology Concentrations at Blue Ridge Community College
The Cosmetology program at Blue Ridge Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 18 |
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 10 |
| Nail Technician & Manicurist | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Students who finish Cosmetology program at Blue Ridge Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Cosmetology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Skincare Specialists | $60,954 |
| Barbers | $47,321 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,017 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $36,599 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $31,083 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $29,229 |
| Shampooers | $26,903 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.