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Basic Certificates in Aesthetician/Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist
Education Levels of Aesthetician/Esthetician Majors
In 2021-2022, 36,656 basic certificates were awarded to aesthetician/esthetician majors. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in aesthetician/esthetician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 36,656 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,341 |
| Associate Degree | 43 |
Earnings of Aesthetician/Esthetician 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 aesthetician/esthetician. About 98.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 422 |
| Women | 36,234 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of aesthetician/esthetician basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,407 |
| Black or African American | 8,068 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,819 |
| White | 13,787 |
| International Students | 101 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,474 |
Most Popular Aesthetician/Esthetician Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 636 colleges that offer a basic certificate in aesthetician/esthetician. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for aesthetician/esthetician students seekinga basic certificate is Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The aesthetician/esthetician program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington awarded 982 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 578 people received their basic certificate in aesthetician/esthetician from Christine Valmy International School. Of these students, 99% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Douglas J Aveda Institute. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The aesthetician/esthetician program at Douglas J Aveda Institute awarded 427 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
National University College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in aesthetician/esthetician. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. The aesthetician/esthetician program at National University College awarded 356 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Studio Academy of Beauty. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 351 people received their basic certificate in aesthetician/esthetician from Studio Academy of Beauty. Of these students, 99% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in aesthetician/esthetician. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 306 basic certificates were handed out to aesthetician/esthetician majors at Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin. About 99% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
G Skin & Beauty Institute is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in aesthetician/esthetician. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. The aesthetician/esthetician program at G Skin & Beauty Institute awarded 272 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 99% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in aesthetician/esthetician. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The aesthetician/esthetician program at Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford awarded 264 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 251 basic certificates were handed out to aesthetician/esthetician majors at Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics. About 98% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Aveda Institute - Tallahassee. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 247 basic certificates were handed out to aesthetician/esthetician majors at Aveda Institute - Tallahassee. Of these students, 99% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Aveda Institute - South Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in aesthetician/esthetician. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 231 people received their basic certificate in aesthetician/esthetician from Aveda Institute - South Florida. About 98% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
South Hills Beauty Academy Inc comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in aesthetician/esthetician. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The aesthetician/esthetician program at South Hills Beauty Academy Inc awarded 220 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 99% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-San Antonio comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in aesthetician/esthetician. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The aesthetician/esthetician program at Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-San Antonio awarded 206 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 199 basic certificates were handed out to aesthetician/esthetician majors at Paul Mitchell the School Sacramento. About 99% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 199 basic certificates were handed out to aesthetician/esthetician majors at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy. Of these students, 100% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Southeastern Esthetics Institute. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 199 basic certificates were handed out to aesthetician/esthetician majors at Southeastern Esthetics Institute. About 99% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is G Skin & Beauty Institute. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 198 people received their basic certificate in aesthetician/esthetician from Naperville Skin Institute. Of these students, 97% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Penrose Academy comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in aesthetician/esthetician. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 196 people received their basic certificate in aesthetician/esthetician from Penrose Academy. About 99% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Blue Cliff College - Metairie. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The aesthetician/esthetician program at Blue Cliff College - Metairie awarded 196 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 99% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for aesthetician/esthetician majors who are seeking their basic certificate is New York Institute of Beauty. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 188 people received their basic certificate in aesthetician/esthetician from New York Institute of Beauty. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to aesthetician/esthetician that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nail Technician & Manicurist | 12,957 |
| General Cosmetology | 3,236 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist | 2,822 |
| Other Cosmetology | 1,534 |
| Barbering | 981 |
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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