by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 99 U.S. colleges awarded 2,592 degrees and certificates in Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 71% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $17,621 one year after completing, rising to $26,912 after four years.
A major in Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts explores Cosmetology And Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. Any Instructional Program In Cosmetology And Related Personal Grooming Services Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other cosmetology and related personal grooming arts is a popular field of study, with 2,592 degrees awarded annually. 99 colleges award other cosmetology and related personal grooming arts degrees, an average of 26 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 207.
By level, the 2,592 awards include 537 certificates and 1,853 master’s degrees.
Women earned 98% of other cosmetology and related personal grooming arts degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,534 of 2,592). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (1,011) and White (892), and international students earned 9.
The most common other cosmetology and related personal grooming arts credential is the master’s degree: 1,853 of the 2,592 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other cosmetology and related personal grooming arts call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Service Orientation, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing and Administration and Management, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Finger Dexterity and Manual Dexterity.
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How long an other cosmetology and related personal grooming arts degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 537 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,853 |
Postsecondary certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other cosmetology and related personal grooming arts, at 79.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate | 79.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 20.9% |
| Some college courses | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, with an average median salary of $39,017. Typical job titles include Hair Specialist, Wedding Makeup Artist, Men’s Custom Hair Piece Consultant and Cosmetologist.
The occupation related to other cosmetology and related personal grooming arts with the most projected jobs is Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists, at 226,641.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 226,641 | -3.6% |
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts graduates earn a median $17,621 one year after completing their program, $26,912 after four years and $22,624 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,621 |
| 4 years | $26,912 |
| 5 years | $22,624 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other cosmetology and related personal grooming arts, with a median salary of $39,017.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,017 |
Other Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts has 12 similar majors in the Personal & Culinary Services field, which together award 130,626 degrees a year; the largest are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (56,828), Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (38,219) and Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist (14,526). Browse all Personal & Culinary Services majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 56,828 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 38,219 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 14,526 |
| Barbering/Barber | 12,249 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 2,499 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | 2,242 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | 1,479 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | 1,259 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 546 |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | 374 |
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