Associate Degrees in Cosmetology
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Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,173 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 | 57,805 |
| Basic Certificate | 48,917 |
| Associate Degree | 1,173 |
Earnings of Cosmetology Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in cosmetology is $18,219. 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 $13,433 and the high is $19,967.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in cosmetology is $15,591. 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, $15,685 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,125.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $424.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in cosmetology. About 96.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 1,137 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cosmetology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
| White | 543 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 100 |
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. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from CPTC. Of these students, 99% were women and 45% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Douglas Education Center. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Houston Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Houston Community College. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Citrus College. The cosmetology program at Citrus College awarded 30 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from CNM. Of these students, 96% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Golden West College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Golden West College. Of these students, 100% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gadsden State Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. The cosmetology program at Gadsden State Community College awarded 26 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Palo Alto College. Of these students, 100% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Shelton State Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The cosmetology program at Shelton State Community College awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwest-Shoals Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cosmetology. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 associate degrees were handed out to cosmetology majors at NW-SCC. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Bellingham Technical College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cosmetology. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Of these students, 100% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cerritos College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Cerritos College. About 95% of this group were women, and 86% 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 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to cosmetology majors at Honolulu CC. Of these students, 95% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Johnson County Community College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from JCCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 15% 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. The cosmetology program at Fayetteville Technical Community College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from COD. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Spokane Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in cosmetology. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in cosmetology from Spokane Community College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in cosmetology. The cosmetology program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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 $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to cosmetology majors at USU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Cosmetology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 884 |
| Salon Management | 120 |
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 66 |
| Make-Up Artist | 60 |
| Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor | 30 |
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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 | 6,800 |
| Funeral & Mortuary Science | 1,541 |
| Other Personal & Culinary Services | 1 |
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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