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Cosmetology at Palo Alto College
If you are interested in studying Cosmetology, take a look at what Palo Alto College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Palo Alto College is located in San Antonio, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 87 cosmetology degrees were awarded at Palo Alto College.
Online & Distance Learning at Palo Alto College
Online coursework is an option at Palo Alto College. Of 12,395 students, 4,882 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,726 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Cosmetology graduates at Palo Alto College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Cosmetology graduates at Palo Alto College are 98% women (85) and 2% men (2).
Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Palo Alto College
Of the 37 associate’s cosmetology degrees awarded at Palo Alto College, 100% were women (37) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Palo Alto College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 97% of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto College
The Cosmetology program at Palo Alto College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 87 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Graduates of the Cosmetology program at Palo Alto College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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.