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Associate Degrees in Cosmetology
Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors
In 2021-2022, 1,192 associate degrees were awarded to cosmetology majors. This earns it the #25 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cosmetology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 62,930 |
| Basic Certificate | 60,489 |
| Associate Degree | 1,192 |
Earnings of Cosmetology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in cosmetology is $18,218. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $12,909 and the high is $19,114.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in cosmetology is $11,097. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $14,329 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,021.
The median monthly payment of a cosmetology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $503.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in cosmetology. About 96.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 47 |
| Women | 1,145 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cosmetology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 184 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 325 |
| White | 538 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 97 |
Most Popular Cosmetology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 155 colleges that offer an associate degree in cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Clover Park Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The cosmetology program at Clover Park Technical College awarded 94 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Douglas Education Center is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cosmetology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Douglas Education Center. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Houston Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Houston Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Citrus College. About 94% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from CNM. About 100% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Golden West College. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Golden West College. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gadsden State Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to cosmetology majors at GSCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palo Alto College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Palo Alto College. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Shelton State Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Shelton State Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwest-Shoals Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cosmetology. The cosmetology program at Northwest-Shoals Community College awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bellingham Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cosmetology. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The cosmetology program at Bellingham Technical College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Cerritos College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Cerritos College. About 100% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Honolulu Community College. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cosmetology program at Honolulu Community College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Johnson County Community College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from JCCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from FTCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Each year, around 17,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to cosmetology majors at Central Piedmont Community College. About 94% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of DuPage comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from COD. About 100% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Spokane Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cosmetology. The cosmetology program at Spokane Community College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Roughly 31,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from San Jacinto College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Utah State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from USU. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cosmetology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 893 |
| Salon Management | 152 |
| Make-Up Artist | 73 |
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 43 |
| Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor | 19 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cosmetology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | 7,239 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 1,337 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 2 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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