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Basic Certificates in General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors
In 2021-2022, 3,236 basic certificates were awarded to general cosmetology majors. This earns it the #22 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate 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 Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general cosmetology majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
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 general cosmetology. About 96.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 129 |
| Women | 3,107 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general cosmetology basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 922 |
| White | 1,312 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 164 |
Most Popular General Cosmetology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 120 colleges that offer a basic certificate in general cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Northwestern Technical College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 people received their basic certificate in general cosmetology from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Of these students, 99% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 132 people received their basic certificate in general cosmetology from Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Of these students, 99% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Georgia Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cosmetology. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 106 basic certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at West Georgia Technical College. Of these students, 98% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cosmetology. Each year, around 9,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cosmetology program at Central Georgia Technical College awarded 102 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cosmetology program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College awarded 95 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Coastal Pines Technical College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cosmetology. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The general cosmetology program at Coastal Pines Technical College awarded 89 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Savannah Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cosmetology. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 people received their basic certificate in general cosmetology from Savannah Tech. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Northeast Texas Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cosmetology. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 people received their basic certificate in general cosmetology from NTCC. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cosmetology. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 basic certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Chattahoochee Technical College. About 97% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Crescent Technical College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cosmetology. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The general cosmetology program at Southern Crescent Technical College awarded 72 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Lee College. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 people received their basic certificate in general cosmetology from Lee College. Of these students, 99% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Regional Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 basic certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Southwest Georgia Technical College. About 98% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Athens Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cosmetology. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 basic certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Athens Technical College. About 98% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Citrus College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The general cosmetology program at Citrus College awarded 56 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Atlanta Technical College. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cosmetology program at Atlanta Technical College awarded 56 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Praxis Institute. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 people received their basic certificate in general cosmetology from Praxis Institute. Of these students, 57% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Lanier Technical College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 basic certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Lanier Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in general cosmetology. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 basic certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Cerritos College. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 basic certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Cerritos College. About 96% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clovis Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in general cosmetology. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The general cosmetology program at Clovis Community College awarded 40 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general cosmetology that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 36,656 |
| Nail Technician & Manicurist | 12,957 |
| 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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