by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 17 U.S. colleges awarded 546 degrees and certificates in Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 55% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $17,621 one year after completing, rising to $26,912 after four years.
A degree in Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager involves the study of Salon/beauty Salon Management/manager. A Program That Prepares Cosmetologists, Hairstylists, And Other Personal Grooming Specialists To Manage Beauty Parlors, Shops, And Full-Service Or Specialized Salons And To Prepare For Licensure As Professional Salon Owners And Operators. Includes Instruction In Cosmetic Services Marketing And Retailing; Advertising And Promotion; Salon Management; The Cosmetic And Salon Supply Industries; Hiring, Supervision, And Labor Relations; Applicable Business And Professional Laws And Regulations; Professional Standards And Image; And Customer Service.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, salon/beauty salon management/manager is a widely-pursued major, with 546 degrees awarded annually. 17 colleges award salon/beauty salon management/manager degrees, an average of 32 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 102.
By level, the 546 awards include 211 certificates, 300 associate degrees and 35 master’s degrees.
Women earned 97% of salon/beauty salon management/manager degrees and certificates in the latest year (528 of 546). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (317) and Black or African American (137), and international students earned 1.
The most common salon/beauty salon management/manager credential is the associate degree: 300 of the 546 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to salon/beauty salon management/manager call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Speech Recognition.
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How long a salon/beauty salon management/manager degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 211 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 300 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 35 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to salon/beauty salon management/manager, at 23.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 23.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 18.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 16.1% |
| Master’s degree | 13.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 13.0% |
| Some college courses | 11.9% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 3.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager, with an average median salary of $83,968; the strongest outlook belongs to Barbers, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Salon Coordinator, Spa Coordinator, Hair Salon Supervisor and Summer Camp Supervisor.
The occupation related to salon/beauty salon management/manager with the most projected jobs is First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers, at 606,268.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 606,268 | 3.4% |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | 403,205 | 4.2% |
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | 320,819 | 2.9% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 226,641 | -3.6% |
| Spa Managers | 184,703 | -2.2% |
| Barbers | 168,368 | 10.7% |
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 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 highest-paying occupation related to salon/beauty salon management/manager is Personal Service Managers, All Other, with a median salary of $176,674.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $176,674 |
| Spa Managers | $143,396 |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | $66,320 |
| Barbers | $47,321 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $39,017 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $31,083 |
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager has 12 similar majors in the Personal & Culinary Services field, which together award 132,672 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 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | 2,592 |
| 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 |
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | 374 |
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