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Cosmetology at Santa Monica College
If you are interested in studying Cosmetology, you may want to check out the program at Santa Monica College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santa Monica College is in Santa Monica, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 182 cosmetology degrees were granted at Santa Monica College.
Studying Online at Santa Monica College
Online coursework is an option at Santa Monica College. Of 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) studied exclusively online and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Cosmetology graduates at Santa Monica College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Cosmetology graduates at Santa Monica College are 96% women (174) and 4% men (8).
Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Santa Monica College
Of the 16 associate’s cosmetology graduates at Santa Monica College, 94% were women (15) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica College
The Cosmetology program at Santa Monica College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 182 |
Best-Paid Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Those who complete Cosmetology program at Santa Monica College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.