Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Highland Community College, a public institution in Freeport, IL, offers a Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General certificate program at the one-to-two-year level. The program is classified under CIP code 12.0401, within the cosmetology and personal grooming field, and prepares students for state licensure and entry-level careers in salons and related personal care services.

Highland Community College in Freeport also offers programs across technical and health fields, including Industrial Technology/Technician and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician at the two-to-four-year certificate level, Medical/Clinical Assistant at the one-to-two-year level, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse as a two-to-four-year certificate, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician as a one-to-two-year certificate. The Cosmetology certificate at Highland Community College provides training in hair care, skin care, and nail services, aligned with the requirements for cosmetology licensure in Illinois.