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The Cosmetology program provides the theory and practical application necessary to obtain a Washington State Cosmetologist License or a Washington State Cosmetology Instructor License. The primary objective of the program is to prepare students for employment in all areas of beauty culture. Instruction and practice in the cosmetology course include training for shampooing, scalp and hair analysis, haircutting and trimming, trimming and removal of facial hair, thermal styling, wet and dry styling, skin care, temporary removal of superfluous hair, first aid, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, hair coloring, bleaching, rinses, make-up application, manicuring, pedicuring, and the styling of artificial hair. The Cosmetology curriculum is guided by the Washington State Cosmetology license requirements and reviewed by an advisory board composed of local and regional industry members.
In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Program details
2 Years
Length of training
Associate
Award type
114
Credits
N/A
Clock Hours
Additional details
Award name
AAS
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
Students must have a high school diploma or GED; before entering the Cosmetology program. Exception: Running Start students may enroll in Cosmetology as long as all other requirements are met. Completion of the placement tests offered by WWCC's Testing Center. Mathematics competence: eligible to enter BUS 112. Reading skills: college level reading. Students shall contact one of the Cosmetology instructors regarding appropriate program placement to determine specific quarter start in the program. Students may enter the program fall, winter, or spring quarter, depending on space availability. Normal visual acuity (with or without correction). Physical dexterity, i.e. to grasp small objects and perform hand, finger manipulations. Must be able to work for extended periods of time with arms at shoulder level. Must be able to work for extended periods of time standing. Students are advised to consult their physicians as to possible health problems (i.e., allergies, asthma, dermatitis, etc.) before enrolling.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Program type
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Completion rate
76%
Employment rate
74%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$19
Typical (median) annual earnings
$26,900
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Retail Trade
24%
Accommodation and Food Services
24%
Healthcare and Social Services
21%
Other Services
17%
Other Industries
14%
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
2%
Female
98%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
55%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
41%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
18%
20 to 29
67%
30 to 39
14%
40 to 49
2%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
14%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
61%
Some college experience, but no degree
8%
Certificate or AA
16%
BA or higher
0%
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