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General Cosmetology at Palo Alto College
If you plan to study General Cosmetology, consider the program at Palo Alto College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Palo Alto College sits in San Antonio, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 87 general cosmetology graduations were recorded at Palo Alto College.
Studying Online at Palo Alto College
Online coursework is an option at Palo Alto College. Among 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
Take a look at the diversity of General Cosmetology graduates at Palo Alto College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Cosmetology graduates at Palo Alto College are 98% women (85) and 2% men (2).
General Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Palo Alto College
Of the 37 associate’s general cosmetology graduates at Palo Alto College, 100% were women (37) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Palo Alto College, above the national average of 59%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Cosmetology Graduates
Students who finish General Cosmetology program at Palo Alto College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Cosmetology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Skincare Specialists | $60,954 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,017 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $36,599 |
| 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.