Find Trade Colleges
General Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,370 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology.
Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 55,875 students earned theirGeneral Cosmetology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Cosmetology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 49,913 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,008 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,873 |
Earnings of General Cosmetology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology of $20,210 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,533 |
| 4 years | $20,210 |
| 5 years | $22,425 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular General Cosmetology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,415 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 904 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 619 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
IBMC College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 414 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Douglas J Aveda Institute is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 353 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Georgia Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 290 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-South Florida is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 279 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 254 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 237 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Empire Beauty School-Manhattan is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
COLLECTIV Academy-Worcester is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 207 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Citrus College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Regional Technical College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 194 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Golden West College is a popular choice for General Cosmetology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 190 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 190 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Paul Mitchell the School-Temecula comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. This school awarded 188 undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nouvelle Institute comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Explore General Cosmetology by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Cosmetology that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 42,738 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 14,442 |
| Barbering/Barber | 12,398 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 2,901 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | 2,497 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
