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Cosmetology at Palm Beach State College
If you are interested in studying Cosmetology, you may want to check out the program at Palm Beach State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Palm Beach State College is in Lake Worth, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 256 cosmetology degrees were granted at Palm Beach State College.
Online & Distance Learning at Palm Beach State College
Distance learning is available at Palm Beach State College. Among 25,916 students, 10,964 (42%) studied exclusively online and 7,206 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Cosmetology Rankings at Palm Beach State College
Use these rankings to compare Palm Beach State College’s Cosmetology program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Palm Beach State College
Graduates of Palm Beach State College’s Cosmetology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,122 |
| 2 years | $16,169 |
| 3 years | $26,143 |
| 4 years | $29,926 |
| 5 years | $35,090 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Cosmetology graduates from Palm Beach State College take home a median $29,926, compared with $42,042 for all Palm Beach State College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Cosmetology graduates from Palm Beach State College comes in at $9,500.
More Specific Cosmetology Concentrations at Palm Beach State College
This Cosmetology program at Palm Beach State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 62 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist | 129 |
| Nail Technician & Manicurist | 65 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Graduates of the Cosmetology program at Palm Beach State College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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