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Cosmetology at Lake Land College
If you plan to study Cosmetology, take a look at what Lake Land College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lake Land College is in Mattoon, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 cosmetology graduations were recorded at Lake Land College.
Studying Online at Lake Land College
Many students take online classes at Lake Land College. Among 3,960 students, 572 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,266 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Cosmetology Rankings at Lake Land College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lake Land College’s Cosmetology program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Lake Land College
Those who finish Lake Land College’s Cosmetology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $18,707 |
| 4 years | $24,584 |
| 5 years | $31,004 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Cosmetology graduates from Lake Land College take home a median $24,584, compared with $31,227 for all Lake Land College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Cosmetology Concentrations at Lake Land College
The Cosmetology program at Lake Land College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 42 |
| Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Students who finish Cosmetology program at Lake Land College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
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