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General Cosmetology at Western Piedmont Community College
If you plan to study General Cosmetology, take a look at what Western Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Piedmont Community College is in Morganton, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 general cosmetology degrees were granted at Western Piedmont Community College.
Studying Online at Western Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Cosmetology graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Cosmetology graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 100% women (16) and 0% men (0).
General Cosmetology Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Among the 9 associate’s general cosmetology graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of General Cosmetology associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College, lower 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
Those who complete General Cosmetology program at Western Piedmont Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
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