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Basic Certificate in Make-Up Artist/Specialist

Basic Certificates in Make-Up Artist/Specialist

158 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 20 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in make-up artist. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 66% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of make-up artist graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Make-Up Artist Majors

In 2021-2022, 158 earned their basic certificate in make-up artist. This earns it the #113 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in make-up artist at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate 209
Basic Certificate 158
Associate Degree 73

Earnings of Make-Up Artist Majors With Basic Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for make-up artist 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 make-up artist. About 98.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2
Women 156
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The racial-ethnic distribution of make-up artist basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 30
Hispanic or Latino 64
White 48
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 10
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There are 20 colleges that offer a basic certificate in make-up artist. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Celebrity School of Beauty

Miami, Florida
51 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for make-up artist students seekinga basic certificate is Celebrity School of Beauty. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 people received their basic certificate in make-up artist from Celebrity School of Beauty. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

23 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in make-up artist. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 people received their basic certificate in make-up artist from Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Irving. Of these students, 100% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Boca Beauty Academy

Boca Raton, Florida
18 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boca Beauty Academy comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in make-up artist. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 people received their basic certificate in make-up artist from Boca Beauty Academy. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#6

La Belle Beauty Academy

Miami, Florida
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

La Belle Beauty Academy comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in make-up artist. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their basic certificate in make-up artist from La Belle Beauty Academy. About 100% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

La Belle Beauty School

Hialeah, Florida
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

La Belle Beauty School comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in make-up artist. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 basic certificates were handed out to make-up artist majors at La Belle Beauty School. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#7

Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in make-up artist. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their basic certificate in make-up artist from Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#9

Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady

Schenectady, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in make-up artist. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their basic certificate in make-up artist from Paul Mitchell the School Schenectady. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Paul Mitchell the School Delaware is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in make-up artist. The make-up artist program at Paul Mitchell the School Delaware awarded 8 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#12

L Makeup Institute

Las Vegas, Nevada
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for make-up artist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is L Makeup Institute. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 basic certificates were handed out to make-up artist majors at L Makeup Institute. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#12

American Beauty Schools

Miami, Florida
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for make-up artist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is American Beauty Schools. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 basic certificates were handed out to make-up artist majors at American Beauty Schools. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

0 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for make-up artist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 0 basic certificates were handed out to make-up artist majors at Phillips County Community College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#15

Mesa Community College

Mesa, Arizona
0 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Mesa Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in make-up artist. The make-up artist program at Mesa Community College awarded 0 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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Nail Technician & Manicurist 12,957
General Cosmetology 3,236
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Other Cosmetology 1,534

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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