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Employment of barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is projected to grow 19 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. Population growth will lead to greater demand for hair care services. In 2020 the median pay for barbers, hair stylists, and cosmetologists was $27,630 per year or $13.28 per hour.
Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Students in the Cosmetology Program learn the fundamental skills to gain employment in the field of Cosmetology, including hair care, makeup, barbering, and nail care. Students also learn the skills related to seeking and maintaining employment as well as small business operations. Course work is both hands-on and academic. Students will have the opportunity to obtain additional certificates such as shop safety and extensions. During the course of their second year, once students have obtained 600 hours they can apply for their permit which will allow them to work in a salon. During the course of their fourth year, students who have obtained 1,000 hours will have the opportunity to take the State Cosmetology Board Exam. Many students choose Cosmetology as a career and a means to help financially while attending college or university.
Curriculum
Year 1 Foundations: Shop Safety, Responsibilities, Sanitation, Sterilization, Career Paths, Basic Life Skills, Basic Hairstyling and Nail Services
Year 2 Fundamentals: Booking Clients, Salon Operations, Basics of Haircutting, Make-Up, Skin Care
Year 3 Chemistry of Cosmetology: Hair Coloring/Lightening, Permanent Waving, Hair Straightening, Nail Care
Year 4 Professional Development: Laws & Regulations, Business Operations, Resume Building/ Professional Portfolio, Shaving/Barbering, State Exam, Clinical Practice
Classes meet for 2 periods/1 hour 20 minutes per day, 5 days a week
Average number of new students accepted per year: 25
Opportunity for professional certifications: YES
Opportunity to earn college credits: NO
Future Careers
Hair Stylist Makeup Artist Barber Salon Owner/Manager Product Educator Nail Technician Esthetician
Recent Student Post-Secondary Destinations
Fairleigh Dickinson University Montclair State University Raritan Valley Community College Great Clips Hair Port Liquid Hair Salon Splash Salon and Spa Rutgers University Rutgers University
