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Undergraduate Certificates in General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46,081 students earned their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology. This makes it the 1st most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
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 Undergraduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general cosmetology majors with their undergraduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general cosmetology majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology. About 95.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,055 |
| Women | 44,026 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general cosmetology undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,199 |
| Black or African American | 7,651 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,613 |
| White | 22,816 |
| International Students | 120 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,682 |
Most Popular General Cosmetology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,410 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 829 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
National University College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 473 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at National University College. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Douglas J Aveda Institute. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 303 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Douglas J Aveda Institute. Of these students, 97% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 231 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Tallahassee. Of these students, 97% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 209 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 206 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Ogle School. About 99% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 191 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology. Of these students, 92% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bella Capelli Academy comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 186 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Aveda Institute - South Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 169 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Aveda Institute - South Florida. About 97% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Dallas is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The general cosmetology program at Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Dallas awarded 166 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Paul Mitchell the School Houston is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 163 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Paul Mitchell the School Houston. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Ft Worth comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 162 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Ogle School. Of these students, 98% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Empire Beauty School-Manhattan. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 156 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Empire Beauty School-Manhattan. About 92% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Paul Mitchell the School Temecula comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 149 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Temecula. Of these students, 95% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The general cosmetology program at Jean Madeline Aveda Institute awarded 144 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
La Belle Beauty Academy comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The general cosmetology program at La Belle Beauty Academy awarded 144 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Arlington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Paul Mitchell the School Arlington. Of these students, 98% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 140 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge. Of these students, 99% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 139 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati. Of these students, 97% were women and 17% 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 undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Barbering | 8,906 |
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 3,341 |
| Hair Styling & Design | 1,046 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 1,015 |
| Nail Technician & Manicurist | 1,003 |
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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