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Cosmetology at Cape Fear Community College

If you are interested in studying Cosmetology, take a look at what Cape Fear Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cape Fear Community College is in Wilmington, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 147 cosmetology graduations were recorded at Cape Fear Community College.

Studying Online at Cape Fear Community College

Many students take online classes at Cape Fear Community College. Of 14,082 students, 4,436 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,462 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Cape Fear Community College

Students who complete Cape Fear Community College’s Cosmetology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Cosmetology at Cape Fear Community College

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$18,087
3 years	$19,544
4 years	$22,365
5 years	$24,537

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Cosmetology graduates from Cape Fear Community College report median earnings of $22,365, compared with $38,957 for all Cape Fear Community College graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Cosmetology earnings compared with all majors at Cape Fear Community College

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Cosmetology graduates at Cape Fear Community College, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Cosmetology graduates at Cape Fear Community College are 98% women (144) and 2% men (3).

Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Cape Fear Community College

Among the 4 associate’s cosmetology graduates at Cape Fear Community College, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

Cape Fear Community College gender breakdown of Cosmetology Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Cape Fear Community College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic diversity of Cosmetology majors at Cape Fear Community College

Minority students account for 25% of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Cape Fear Community College, lower than 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 Cape Fear Community College

This Cosmetology program at Cape Fear Community College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Cosmetology	77
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist	70

Highest-Paying Careers for Cosmetology Graduates

Those who complete Cosmetology program at Cape Fear Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Cosmetology majors, 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

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