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Cosmetology at Cowley County Community College
If you are interested in studying Cosmetology, consider the program at Cowley County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cowley County Community College is in Arkansas City, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 cosmetology degrees were granted at Cowley County Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Cowley County Community College
Many students take online classes at Cowley County Community College. Of 2,235 students, 781 (35%) studied exclusively online and 749 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Cowley County Community College
Students who complete Cowley County Community College’s Cosmetology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $20,344 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Cosmetology graduates from Cowley County Community College take home a median $20,344, compared with $38,793 for all Cowley County Community College graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Cosmetology graduates at Cowley County Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Cosmetology graduates at Cowley County Community College are 100% women (15) and 0% men (0).
Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Cowley County Community College
Among the 3 associate’s cosmetology graduates at Cowley County Community College, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Cowley County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Cowley County 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 Cowley County Community College
The Cosmetology program at Cowley County Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Those who complete Cosmetology program at Cowley County Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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 |
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.