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Cosmetology at Somerset Community College
If you plan to study Cosmetology, take a look at what Somerset Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Somerset Community College is in Somerset, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 cosmetology degrees were awarded at Somerset Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Somerset Community College
Online coursework is an option at Somerset Community College. Among 6,155 students, 2,798 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Cosmetology Rankings at Somerset Community College
Use these rankings to compare Somerset Community College’s Cosmetology program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Somerset Community College
Graduates of Somerset Community College’s Cosmetology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $13,178 |
| 2 years | $8,214 |
| 3 years | $13,471 |
| 4 years | $17,809 |
| 5 years | $15,653 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Cosmetology graduates from Somerset Community College take home a median $17,809, compared with $33,609 for all Somerset Community College graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Cosmetology graduates from Somerset Community College is $11,832.
More Specific Cosmetology Concentrations at Somerset Community College
The Cosmetology program at Somerset Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 48 |
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Graduates of the Cosmetology program at Somerset Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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
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