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Cosmetology at Howard College

If you are interested in studying Cosmetology, you may want to check out the program at Howard College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Howard College is located in Big Spring, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 cosmetology degrees were granted at Howard College.

Studying Online at Howard College

Many students take online classes at Howard College. Among 4,101 students, 1,237 (30%) studied exclusively online and 876 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Cosmetology Rankings at Howard College

Rankings can help you compare Howard College’s Cosmetology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Howard College

Students who complete Howard College’s Cosmetology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Cosmetology at Howard College

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,303
2 years	$13,702
4 years	$22,382
5 years	$18,734

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Cosmetology graduates from Howard College report median earnings of $22,382, compared with $47,162 for all Howard College graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.

Cosmetology earnings compared with all majors at Howard College

More Specific Cosmetology Concentrations at Howard College

This Cosmetology program at Howard College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Cosmetology	51

Best-Paid Careers for Cosmetology Graduates

Graduates of the Cosmetology program at Howard College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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

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