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Basic Certificate in Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor

Basic Certificates in Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor

892 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor is offered at 475 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 57% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Education Levels of Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Majors

In 2021-2022, 892 earned their basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. This earns it the #48 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 892
Undergraduate Certificate 319
Associate Degree 19

Earnings of Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Majors With Basic Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. About 90.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 86
Women 806
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The racial-ethnic distribution of cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 34
Black or African American 311
Hispanic or Latino 136
White 360
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 51
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There are 475 colleges that offer a basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

49 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 people received their basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett. Of these students, 84% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
43 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gateway Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Gateway Technical College awarded 43 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Houston Barber School

Houston, Texas
31 Yearly Graduations
95% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Houston Barber School. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 people received their basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Houston Barber School. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#5

Health and Style Institute

Greensboro, North Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 5th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Health and Style Institute. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Health and Style Institute awarded 17 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Hilltop Beauty School

Daly City, California
15 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hilltop Beauty School comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 basic certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Hilltop Beauty School. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#7

Ann Webb Skin Institute

Austin, Texas
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ann Webb Skin Institute is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 basic certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Ann Webb Skin Institute. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

David Pressley School of Cosmetology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 people received their basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from David Pressley School of Cosmetology. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

9 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 basic certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#10

Trenz Beauty Academy

Calumet City, Illinois
9 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Trenz Beauty Academy comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Trenz Beauty Academy awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#10

Empire Beauty School-Savannah

Savannah, Georgia
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Empire Beauty School-Savannah comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Empire Beauty School-Savannah. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia
9 Yearly Graduations
88% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 people received their basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta. About 88% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

L'esprit Academy

Canton, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their basic certificate is L'esprit Academy. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from L'esprit Academy. Of these students, 92% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Paul Mitchell the School Reno is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Paul Mitchell the School Reno. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Winonah's International School of Cosmetology is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their basic certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Winonah's International School of Cosmetology. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 36,656
Nail Technician & Manicurist 12,957
General Cosmetology 3,236
Facial Treatment Specialist 2,822
Other Cosmetology 1,534

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.

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