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Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician is offered at 53 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and61% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,882 students earned theirMaster Aesthetician/Esthetician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,048 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3 |
| Master’s Degree | 831 |
Earnings of Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician 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)
The data on debt ranges for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. About 98.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 816 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Master Aesthetician/Esthetician graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 38.6% |
| Asian | 27 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 223 | 26.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 2.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Master Aesthetician/Esthetician Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 60 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician students seeking a basic certificate is Cortiva Institute. This school awarded 188 basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellus Academy-Poway comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. This school awarded 114 basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Acaydia School of Aesthetics comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boca Beauty Academy is a popular choice for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cortiva Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Avalon Institute-Las Vegas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Avalon Institute-Layton is a popular choice for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 68 basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Massage and Bodywork is a popular choice for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 67 basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Skin Science Institute comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. This school awarded 67 basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. This school awarded 62 basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Academy of Cosmetology comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. This school awarded 61 basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellus Academy-El Cajon comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland is a popular choice for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 56 basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Esthetic Institute comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. This school awarded 54 basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Spa School is a popular choice for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is a popular choice for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Chrysm Institute of Esthetics comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York Institute of Beauty is a popular choice for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Alliance comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. This school awarded 47 basic certificates in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cameo College of Essential Beauty is a popular choice for Master Aesthetician/Esthetician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Master Aesthetician/Esthetician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Master Aesthetician/Esthetician that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 55,875 |
| 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 |
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.