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Cosmetology at Odessa College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Cosmetology, you may want to check out the program at Odessa College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Odessa College is in Odessa, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 90 cosmetology graduations were recorded at Odessa College.
Online & Distance Learning at Odessa College
Distance learning is available at Odessa College. Of 9,981 students, 3,980 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,073 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Odessa College
Students who complete Odessa College’s Cosmetology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $19,045 |
| 4 years | $22,118 |
| 5 years | $24,416 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Cosmetology graduates from Odessa College report median earnings of $22,118, compared with $46,470 for all Odessa College graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Cosmetology graduates at Odessa College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Cosmetology graduates at Odessa College are 97% women (87) and 3% men (3).
Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Odessa College
Of the 8 associate’s cosmetology degrees awarded at Odessa College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Odessa College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
Minority students account for 100% of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Odessa 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 Odessa College
This Cosmetology program at Odessa College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 83 |
| Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Students who finish Cosmetology program at Odessa College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Cosmetology graduates, 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.