Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 12.0401

at Houston Community College in Houston, TX

12.75 - Below AveragePublic

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$15,372

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$15,372

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.

How This Program Compares

First-year graduate earnings vs. Cosmetology programs in Texas

$15,37248% below average

Benchmark: $29,612 — average of 9 comparable programs

College Scorecard 2023

National median wage — Cosmetology

$34,970

Across all experience levels in this field

BLS

Projected job growth — Cosmetology

+6%

National outlook for this field

BLS

About This Program

The Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General certificate program at Houston Community College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Houston, TX. This longer-format program provides in-depth training in cosmetology theory and practice, covering hair design, skin care, nail technology, and salon management fundamentals in preparation for state licensure.

This program falls within the cosmetology and personal grooming services field (CIP 12.0401). Students at Houston Community College may also explore related programs including Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Animation and Interactive Technology, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. The program is designed to align with Texas State Board of Cosmetology licensing requirements.

CIP 12.0401 — Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Category: Cosmetology

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