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Cosmetology at Wharton County Junior College
If you plan to study Cosmetology, take a look at what Wharton County Junior College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wharton County Junior College sits in Wharton, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 cosmetology graduations were recorded at Wharton County Junior College.
Online & Distance Learning at Wharton County Junior College
Online coursework is an option at Wharton County Junior College. Among 5,504 students, 824 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Cosmetology Rankings at Wharton County Junior College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wharton County Junior College’s Cosmetology program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Cosmetology Graduates from Wharton County Junior College
Those who finish Wharton County Junior College’s Cosmetology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,839 |
| 2 years | $12,961 |
| 3 years | $14,583 |
| 4 years | $19,978 |
| 5 years | $27,644 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Cosmetology graduates from Wharton County Junior College take home a median $19,978, compared with $52,647 for all Wharton County Junior College graduates — about 62% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Cosmetology graduates from Wharton County Junior College is $5,500.
More Specific Cosmetology Concentrations at Wharton County Junior College
This Cosmetology program at Wharton County Junior College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 55 |
Best-Paid Careers for Cosmetology Graduates
Graduates of the Cosmetology program at Wharton County Junior College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Cosmetology graduates, 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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