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Associate Degrees in General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors
In 2021-2022, 893 associate degrees were awarded to general cosmetology majors. This earns it the #44 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general cosmetology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 46,081 |
| Basic Certificate | 3,236 |
| Associate Degree | 893 |
Earnings of General Cosmetology Majors With Associate Degrees
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 associate degree in general cosmetology. About 96.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 865 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general cosmetology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 292 |
| White | 348 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 69 |
Most Popular General Cosmetology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 137 colleges that offer an associate degree in general cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Houston Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Houston Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clover Park Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 associate degrees were handed out to general cosmetology majors at CPTC. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Citrus College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cosmetology. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The general cosmetology program at Citrus College awarded 30 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 associate degrees were handed out to general cosmetology majors at CNM. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Golden West College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Golden West College. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palo Alto College. The general cosmetology program at Palo Alto College awarded 25 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cerritos College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 associate degrees were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Cerritos College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Honolulu Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Honolulu CC. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from FTCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Piedmont Community College. Each year, around 17,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cosmetology program at Central Piedmont Community College awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
College of DuPage comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to general cosmetology majors at COD. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Remington College - Cleveland Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general cosmetology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Remington College - Cleveland Campus. Of these students, 96% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cosmetology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. The general cosmetology program at Utah State University awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Spokane Community College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Spokane Community College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wake Technical Community College. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Wake Technical Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Riverside City College. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The general cosmetology program at Riverside City College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Walla Walla Community College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Walla Walla Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fullerton College. The general cosmetology program at Fullerton College awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Wyoming College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general cosmetology. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Eastern Wyoming College. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in general cosmetology from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general cosmetology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Salon Management | 152 |
| Make-Up Artist | 73 |
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 43 |
| Cosmetology, Hair & Nail Instructor | 19 |
| Barbering | 6 |
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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