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General Cosmetology at Wake Technical Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Cosmetology, consider the program at Wake Technical Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wake Technical Community College is located in Raleigh, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 general cosmetology graduations were recorded at Wake Technical Community College.
Studying Online at Wake Technical Community College
Online coursework is an option at Wake Technical Community College. Of 24,609 students, 11,077 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,234 (29%) took at least some classes online.
General Cosmetology Rankings at Wake Technical Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wake Technical Community College’s General Cosmetology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 275 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #22 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 957 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 324 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 1,082 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Cosmetology graduates at Wake Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Cosmetology graduates at Wake Technical Community College are 100% women (20) and 0% men (0).
General Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Wake Technical Community College
Of the 18 associate’s general cosmetology degrees awarded at Wake Technical Community College, 100% were women (18) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Wake Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Wake Technical Community 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Cosmetology Graduates
Students who finish General Cosmetology program at Wake Technical Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Cosmetology majors, 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
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