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Cosmetology at Compton College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Cosmetology, take a look at what Compton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Compton College is located in Compton, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 72 cosmetology degrees were granted at Compton College.
Studying Online at Compton College
Distance learning is available at Compton College. Of 5,225 students, 1,387 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,175 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Cosmetology graduates at Compton College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Cosmetology graduates at Compton College are 92% women (66) and 8% men (6).
Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Compton College
Among the 5 associate’s cosmetology degrees awarded at Compton College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Compton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Compton College, higher 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 Compton College
This Cosmetology program at Compton College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 72 |
Top-Paying Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Students who finish Cosmetology program at Compton College go on to a range of careers. 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.