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Undergraduate Certificates in General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

42,938 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 1,410 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 47% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.2% of general cosmetology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Cosmetology Majors

In 2020-2021, 42,938 undergraduate certificates were awarded to general cosmetology majors. 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 42,938
Basic Certificate 2,573
Associate Degree 884

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 95.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,885
Women 41,053
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general cosmetology undergraduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,112
Black or African American 7,343
Hispanic or Latino 10,002
White 21,257
International Students 105
Other Races/Ethnicities 3,119
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There are 1,410 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

829 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The general cosmetology program at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington awarded 829 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

National University College

Bayamon, Puerto Rico
473 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
99% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

National University College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 473 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from National University College. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#3

Douglas J Aveda Institute

East Lansing, Michigan
303 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The general cosmetology program at Douglas J Aveda Institute awarded 303 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#4

Aveda Institute - Tallahassee

Tallahassee, Florida
231 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The general cosmetology program at Aveda Institute - Tallahassee awarded 231 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester

Worcester, Massachusetts
209 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The general cosmetology program at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester awarded 209 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

206 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Ogle School. About 97% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

Alamogordo, New Mexico
191 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The general cosmetology program at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology awarded 191 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Bella Capelli Academy

Monroeville, Pennsylvania
186 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 186 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school. Of these students, 98% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

169 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Aveda Institute - South Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 169 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - South Florida. Of these students, 93% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

166 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Ogle School. Of these students, 96% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

163 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 163 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Paul Mitchell the School Houston. About 93% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

162 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Ogle School. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#13

Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia

Gastonia, North Carolina
157 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Gastonia. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#14

Empire Beauty School-Manhattan

New York, New York
156 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Empire Beauty School-Manhattan. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#15

Paul Mitchell the School Temecula

Temecula, California
149 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The general cosmetology program at Paul Mitchell the School Temecula awarded 149 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.

#16

La Belle Beauty Academy

Miami, Florida
144 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

La Belle Beauty Academy comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. The general cosmetology program at La Belle Beauty Academy awarded 144 undergraduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Jean Madeline Aveda Institute

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
144 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jean Madeline Aveda Institute comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Jean Madeline Education Center of Cosmetology. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

142 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Paul Mitchell the School Arlington. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#19

Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge

Hauppauge, New York
140 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in general cosmetology. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 people received their undergraduate certificate in general cosmetology from Long Island Beauty School-Hauppauge. About 98% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

139 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for general cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 undergraduate certificates were handed out to general cosmetology majors at Aveda Fredric's Institute - Cincinnati. About 95% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general cosmetology that offer undergraduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Barbering 7,737
Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist 2,459
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 1,034
Nail Technician & Manicurist 986
Hair Styling & Design 954

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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