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

350 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor is offered at 193 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

In 2020-2021, 350 earned their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. 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 1,002
Undergraduate Certificate 350
Associate Degree 30

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 84.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 55
Women 295
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The racial-ethnic distribution of cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 89
Hispanic or Latino 105
White 131
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 12
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There are 193 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

51 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Technical Education Center-Osceola tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Technical Education Center-Osceola. Of these students, 84% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

La Puente, California
32 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
97% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education awarded 32 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Fred W Eberle Technical Center

Buckhannon, West Virginia
24 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Fred W Eberle Technical Center. Of these students, 96% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, Texas
15 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Grayson College

Denison, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grayson College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Grayson College. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

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. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#5

Phipps Academy of Barbering

Richton Park, Illinois
10 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

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. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Phipps Academy of Barbering. About 40% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

Alamogordo, New Mexico
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Olympian Academy of Cosmetology. Of these students, 100% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Tricoci INE. Of these students, 89% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla awarded 8 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Boise Barber College

Boise, Idaho
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 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 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Tricoci HLD. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Jenks Beauty College

Jenks, Oklahoma
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Jenks Beauty College awarded 5 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Ideal Beauty Academy

Jeffersonville, Indiana
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Ideal Beauty Academy. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Ideal Beauty Academy. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru.

#16

Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Ravenscroft Beauty College

Fort Wayne, Indiana
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor from Ravenscroft Beauty College. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Traxlers School of Hair

Jackson, Mississippi
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Traxlers School of Hair is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor program at Traxlers School of Hair awarded 4 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Bennett Career Institute

Washington, District of Columbia
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor majors at Bennett Career Institute. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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 42,938
Barbering 7,737
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 2,459
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,034
Nail Technician & Manicurist 986

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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