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Undergraduate Certificates in Cosmetology
Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors
In 2021-2022, 62,930 earned their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in cosmetology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 62,930 |
| Basic Certificate | 60,489 |
| Associate Degree | 1,192 |
Earnings of Cosmetology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology is $16,937. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $14,997 and the high is $19,005.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology is $8,624. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $10,556 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $6,499.
The median monthly payment of a cosmetology graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $80.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology. About 85.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9,105 |
| Women | 53,825 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of cosmetology undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,531 |
| Black or African American | 11,964 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17,307 |
| White | 27,331 |
| International Students | 148 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4,649 |
Most Popular Cosmetology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,541 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
National University College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,448 per year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,532 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology from National University College. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in cosmetology. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 829 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology from Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Douglas J Aveda Institute. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 316 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology from Douglas J Aveda Institute. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Century College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 302 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology majors at Century College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Olympian Academy of Cosmetology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 289 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology majors at Olympian Academy of Cosmetology. About 74% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in cosmetology. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 284 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology majors at Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett. About 96% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Instituto Educativo Premier is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 240 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology majors at Premier. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Aveda Institute - Tallahassee is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 231 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - Tallahassee. About 94% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Celebrity School of Beauty is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 224 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology from Celebrity School of Beauty. Of these students, 79% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cosmetology program at Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon awarded 218 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The cosmetology program at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester awarded 209 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The cosmetology program at Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford awarded 206 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 99% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Health and Style Institute. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The cosmetology program at Health and Style Institute awarded 205 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 99% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Career Institute comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in cosmetology. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 204 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology majors at Georgia Career Institute. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Bella Capelli Academy. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 186 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology from Bella Capelli Academy a Paul Mitchell partner school. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Aveda Institute - South Florida. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 183 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology majors at Aveda Institute - South Florida. Of these students, 94% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Bellus Academy - Poway. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology majors at Bellus Academy. Of these students, 91% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Medspa Academies comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in cosmetology. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology majors at National Institute of Medical Aesthetics. About 99% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for cosmetology majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Parisian Beauty School. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 177 undergraduate certificates were handed out to cosmetology majors at Parisian Beauty Academy. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Temecula is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in cosmetology. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 173 people received their undergraduate certificate in cosmetology from Paul Mitchell the School Temecula. Of these students, 90% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cosmetology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Cosmetology | 46,081 |
| Barbering | 8,906 |
| Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist | 3,341 |
| Hair Styling & Design | 1,046 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 1,015 |
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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