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Undergraduate Certificates in Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor
Education Levels of Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Majors
In 2021-2022, 319 undergraduate certificates were awarded to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors. This earns it the #70 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors with their undergraduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. About 89.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34 |
| Women | 285 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 |
| White | 88 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 193 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education awarded 32 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Fred W Eberle Technical Center. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Fred W Eberle Technical Center.
San Jacinto Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at San Jacinto Community College awarded 15 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Phipps Academy of Barbering. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Phipps Academy of Barbering.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo awarded 10 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis awarded 9 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Boise Barber College. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Boise Barber College. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla awarded 8 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Tricoci HLD. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Jenks Beauty College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Jenks Beauty College. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo awarded 4 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Larry's Barber College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Larry's Barber College.
Bennett Career Institute is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Bennett Career Institute awarded 4 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ravenscroft Beauty College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Ravenscroft Beauty College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 46,081 |
| Barbering | 8,906 |
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 3,341 |
| Hair Styling & Design | 1,046 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 1,015 |
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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