Cosmetology

Hours: 1200 – approximately 40 weeks Cost: Tuition is approximately $3,300 plus books & fees

Testing Requirements: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

Mission: The mission of the Cosmetology program is to prepare a student to qualify for employment as a hairdresser, hairstylist, and cosmetologist upon successfully obtaining a Cosmetology license.

Cosmetology Master Plan of Instruction

Cosmetology

What you’ll learn

  • Cosmetology laws, rules, and ethics
  • Science of the skin, hair, and nails
  • Business management, including communication skills and leadership
  • Hairstyles and haircutting
  • Chemical texture and color services
  • Nails, skin and makeup
OCP Course Number Course Title Course Length
A CSP0009 Grooming and salon services Core, Facials and Nails 225 hrs
B COS0002 Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 1 (One) 300 hrs
C COS0003 Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 2 (Two) 300 hrs
D COS0009 Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 3 (Three) 375 hrs

Industry Certifications

  • Licensed Cosmetologist

Employment Opportunities

  • Hair stylist
  • Facial specialist
  • Nails specialist

Starting Salaries

Vary, ranging from $18,000 to 25,000*
*Based on local industry information

Recent Employers of Graduates

  • Great Clips
  • Hair Cuttery
  • Smart Style
  • Pinups

Placement Rate* – 83.33%
Completion Rate* – 90%
Licensure Pass Rate* – 100%

For employment information, visit http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-5012.00
*Data as reported to COE and is updated annually in December of each calendar year.

Required Book List

  1. Milady’s Standard Cosmetology 2012 PK, Milady, Goodheart-Willcox, 2012 , ISBN 1428301534, $193.00, tax @ 7% $13.51, $206.51
  2. Milady’s Standard Cosmetology Practical WB, 2008, Milady, Cengage Learning 2012, ISBN 1439059225, $35.89, tax @ 7% $2.51, total $38.40

Steps to Enroll

  1. Apply for financial aid, if applicable
  2. Complete a Lake Tech application
  3. Take the TABE and/or placement tests
  4. Meet with a counselor
  5. Register and pay tuition and fees
  6. Purchase books and supplies
  7. Complete the new student orientation online prior to the first day of class

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