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General Cosmetology at Santa Monica College
If you are interested in studying General 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 located in Santa Monica, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 182 general cosmetology degrees were granted at Santa Monica College.
Studying Online at Santa Monica College
Distance learning is available at Santa Monica College. Among 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Cosmetology graduates at Santa Monica College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Cosmetology graduates at Santa Monica College are 96% women (174) and 4% men (8).
General Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Santa Monica College
Of the 16 associate’s general cosmetology degrees awarded at Santa Monica College, 94% were women (15) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica 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.
Best-Paid Careers for General Cosmetology Graduates
Those who complete General Cosmetology program at Santa Monica College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.