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Cosmetology at Gadsden State Community College
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Gadsden State Community College is in Gadsden, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 127 cosmetology degrees were awarded at Gadsden State Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Gadsden State Community College
Distance learning is available at Gadsden State Community College. Of 5,071 students, 1,060 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,746 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Gadsden State Community College
Those who finish Gadsden State Community College’s Cosmetology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $21,964 |
| 3 years | $19,471 |
| 4 years | $21,206 |
| 5 years | $24,629 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Cosmetology graduates from Gadsden State Community College earn a median of $21,206, compared with $43,408 for all Gadsden State Community College graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Cosmetology graduates at Gadsden State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Cosmetology graduates at Gadsden State Community College are 96% women (122) and 4% men (5).
Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Gadsden State Community College
Among the 29 associate’s cosmetology degrees awarded at Gadsden State Community College, 93% were women (27) and 7% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Gadsden State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Gadsden State 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 Gadsden State Community College
This Cosmetology program at Gadsden State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 44 |
| Salon Management | 83 |
Best-Paid Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Graduates of the Cosmetology program at Gadsden State 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 |
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
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