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Basic Certificates in Nail Technician/Specialist & Manicurist
Education Levels of Manicurist Majors
In 2021-2022, 12,957 basic certificates were awarded to manicurist majors. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in manicurist at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 12,957 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,003 |
Earnings of Manicurist Majors With Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for manicurist majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for manicurist majors who have their basic certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in manicurist. About 96.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 486 |
| Women | 12,471 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of manicurist basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,562 |
| Black or African American | 2,767 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,671 |
| White | 3,049 |
| International Students | 145 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 763 |
Most Popular Manicurist Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 537 colleges that offer a basic certificate in manicurist. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Advance Beauty College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for manicurist majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The manicurist program at Advance Beauty College awarded 249 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Asian-American International Beauty College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in manicurist. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 239 people received their basic certificate in manicurist from Asian-American International Beauty College. About 75% of this group were women, and 99% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for manicurist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 225 people received their basic certificate in manicurist from Christine Valmy International School. Of these students, 100% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for manicurist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The manicurist program at Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin awarded 220 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 99% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for manicurist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is La Belle Beauty Academy. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 196 basic certificates were handed out to manicurist majors at La Belle Beauty Academy. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
La Belle Beauty School is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in manicurist. The manicurist program at La Belle Beauty School awarded 178 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
My Le's Beauty College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in manicurist. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 160 basic certificates were handed out to manicurist majors at My Le's Beauty College. Around 98% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Jupiter Beauty Academy is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in manicurist. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 160 basic certificates were handed out to manicurist majors at Jupiter Beauty Academy. Of these students, 89% were women and 90% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for manicurist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Total Image Beauty Academy. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 140 people received their basic certificate in manicurist from Total Image Beauty Academy. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for manicurist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Celebrity School of Beauty. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 130 basic certificates were handed out to manicurist majors at Celebrity School of Beauty. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
Turning Point Beauty College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in manicurist. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 125 people received their basic certificate in manicurist from Turning Point Beauty College. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for manicurist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Trenz Beauty Academy. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The manicurist program at Trenz Beauty Academy awarded 117 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for manicurist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Top Nails & Hair Beauty School. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 people received their basic certificate in manicurist from Top Nails & Hair Beauty School. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Dallas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in manicurist. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 people received their basic certificate in manicurist from Tint School of Makeup and Cosmetology-Dallas. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Georgia Career Institute is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in manicurist. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The manicurist program at Georgia Career Institute awarded 110 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
My Le's Beauty College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in manicurist. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The manicurist program at My Le's Beauty College awarded 109 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for manicurist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Coastline Beauty College. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The manicurist program at Coastline Beauty College awarded 103 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for manicurist majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Cameo College of Essential Beauty. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 people received their basic certificate in manicurist from Cameo College of Essential Beauty. Of these students, 99% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in manicurist. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The manicurist program at Long Island Nail Skin & Hair Institute awarded 100 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 99% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cosmo Beauty Academy is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in manicurist. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 people received their basic certificate in manicurist from CBA. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to manicurist that offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 36,656 |
| General Cosmetology | 3,236 |
| Other Cosmetology | 1,534 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist | 1,099 |
| Barbering | 981 |
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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- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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