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General Cosmetology at Houston Community College
If you are interested in studying General Cosmetology, you may want to check out the program at Houston Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Houston Community College is in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 66 general cosmetology degrees were awarded at Houston Community College.
Online Class Availability at Houston Community College
Many students take online classes at Houston Community College. Among 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) studied exclusively online and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
General Cosmetology Rankings at Houston Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Community College’s General Cosmetology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #27 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #33 of 101 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #33 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #38 of 139 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #157 of 1,082 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 957 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Cosmetology graduates at Houston Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Cosmetology graduates at Houston Community College are 97% women (64) and 3% men (2).
General Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Houston Community College
Of the 35 associate’s general cosmetology graduates at Houston Community College, 94% were women (33) and 6% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 83% of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community College, above the national average of 59%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Cosmetology Graduates
Those who complete General Cosmetology program at Houston Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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.