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General Cosmetology at Riverside City College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Cosmetology, you may want to check out the program at Riverside City College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Riverside City College sits in Riverside, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 110 general cosmetology graduations were recorded at Riverside City College.
Studying Online at Riverside City College
Distance learning is available at Riverside City College. Of 21,730 students, 6,808 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,699 (31%) took at least some classes online.
General Cosmetology Rankings at Riverside City College
Rankings can help you compare Riverside City College’s General Cosmetology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #16 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 86 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 146 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 118 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 1,082 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 957 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Cosmetology graduates at Riverside City College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Cosmetology graduates at Riverside City College are 95% women (105) and 5% men (5).
General Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Riverside City College
Of the 13 associate’s general cosmetology degrees awarded at Riverside City College, 100% were women (13) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Riverside City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 77% of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Riverside City College, higher than the national average of 59%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Cosmetology Graduates
Those who complete General Cosmetology program at Riverside City College pursue many career paths. Below 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.