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General Cosmetology at Catawba Valley Community College
If you plan to study General Cosmetology, take a look at what Catawba Valley Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Catawba Valley Community College sits in Hickory, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 general cosmetology degrees were awarded at Catawba Valley Community College.
Studying Online at Catawba Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Catawba Valley Community College. Of 4,904 students, 3,098 (63%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,295 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Best-Paid Careers for General Cosmetology Graduates
Graduates of the General Cosmetology program at Catawba Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Cosmetology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Skincare Specialists | $60,954 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,017 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $36,599 |
| 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.