Cosmetology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,583 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Cosmetology.
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Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 136,936 people earned theirCosmetology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Cosmetology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 69,567 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,399 |
| Master’s Degree | 60,071 |
Earnings of Cosmetology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Cosmetology of $20,210 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Cosmetology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,613 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Cosmetology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Cosmetology students seeking a bachelor's degree is NUC University. This school awarded 2,869 bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,941 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 994 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Douglas J Aveda Institute is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 832 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 786 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-South Florida is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 746 bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Celebrity School of Beauty is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 582 bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 557 bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Asian-American International Beauty College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 548 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 544 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Studio Academy of Beauty is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 539 bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Advance Beauty College is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 483 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milan Institute-Clovis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 434 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Penrose Academy comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 419 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
IBMC College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 414 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Century College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. This school awarded 401 bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Elaine Sterling Institute comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Health And Style Institute comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Paul Mitchell the School-Sacramento is a popular choice for Cosmetology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 387 people received their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Esthetics Institute comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology. This school awarded 387 bachelor's degrees in Cosmetology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Cosmetology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cosmetology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 55,875 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 42,738 |
| Barbering/Barber | 12,398 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 2,901 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | 2,497 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Cosmetology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 24,487 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 2,676 |
| Casino Operations and Services | 564 |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | 101 |
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES | — |
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
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