Cosmetology
Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.
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Jobs available locally 10,447 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $50,894 – $213,199 |
Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.
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Jobs available locally 4,148 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $16,172 – $73,798 |
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
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Jobs available locally 1,043 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $53,948 – $80,557 |
Program Level:
Degrees, Certificates
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Career and Technical
Institute:
Business & Entrepreneurship
College:
PAC
What is the cosmetology program?
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As the only program of its kind offered in the Bexar County region by a public college, the Cosmetology program provides students with the foundational skills and latest trends across an array of beauty and skin services. The program is housed in the Cosmetology Learning Studio, 3,800-square-foot full-service classroom with 26 hair stations, 16 nail stations, and a dedicated esthetics room. The Cosmetology program allows students to earn an Associate of Applied Science with transferable credits to a college or university to pursue a bachelor degree and creating a foundation for entrepreneurial development. Cosmetology students must pass the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Cosmetology Licensing Examinations in order to practice in Texas. |
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Cosmetology Program HighlightsThe Cosmetology program offers two tracks – Esthetics (skin) and Operator (hair and nails). Students in the Cosmetology Esthetics program will demonstrate knowledge related to skin services; define terminology related to skin care treatments; demonstrate skin care procedures; perform advanced skin care services; define terminology related to temporary hair removal; demonstrate temporary hair removal procedures; learn microdermabrasion, chemical peels, microcurrent, eyebrow tint, and applying artificial lashes; practice safety and sanitation according to the laws and rules of the state licensing agency; and exhibit workplace competencies in skin care. Students in the Cosmetology Operator program will demonstrate knowledge related to haircutting and haircoloring techniques, highlights, balayage; proper use of implements, hair sectioning; define terminology related to chemical reformation; perform nail services; define terminology related to skin care treatments; hair removal, demonstrate skin care procedures; practice safety and sanitation; create a salon portfolio or business plan to demonstrate organizational skills related to salon operation and management; students will exhibit overall workplace competencies to be successful in the cosmetology field. |
Cosmetology Career Areas & Employment Positions
Employment in the esthetics industry is on the rise with a 20% increase in projected employment by 2026 in the Bexar County region, with an average entry-level hourly wage of $13.98. Positions with these skills include: dermatologist esthetician, eyelash extension specialist, makeup artist, medical spa esthetician, platform makeup artist, product distributor, special effects makeup artist, salon esthetician, salon owner, and skin care specialist educator.
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Your Cosmetology Operator Licensee provides you 39 college credits. All you do is take 21 credits (7 classes) toward an Associate of Applied Science degree, and you are done! A unique opportunity to a fast degree completion and graduation.
Students with an earned cosmetology license could earn a Cosmetology Operator A.A.S. degree with completion of the following courses:
- ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation or select 1 course from Creative Arts (50) Core
- BUSG 2309 - Small Business Management
- ENGL 1301 - Composition I
- MRKG 1311 - Principles of Marketing
- Select 1 course from Mathematics (20) Core
- Select 1 course from Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core
- SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking or select 1 course from Additional Communication (90) Core
What are the benefits?
Learn new skills in business and marketing to jumpstart your career. Boost your sales and maximize your knowledge to become your own boss!
For more information, contact Lydia Hannawi at 210-486-3329 or lhannawi@alamo.edu.
Note:
For additional information please contact Lydia Hannawi, Director of Cosmetology, by email at lhannawi@alamo.edu or by phone at 210-486-3329. |
| The Cosmetology AAS program at Palo Alto College meets the educational requirements for licensure in the state of Texas. The college has not yet determined whether the program meets the educational requirements for licensure in other states or territories, but that determination is underway and the information by state or territory will be updated regularly. |
Contact Information
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Lydia Hannawi Academic Director |
San Jacinto Hall (SANJAC 231) |
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Troy Dow Academic Program Specialists |
San Jacinto Hall (SANJAC 222) |
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Denise Guerra Academic Program Specialists |
San Jacinto Hall (SANJAC 222) |
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Nicole D. Martinez Administrative Services Specialist |
San Jacinto Hall (SANJAC 233) |
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Christina Barrera Certified Academic Advisor |
Academic Advising Center – Rio Grande 106A |
Cosmetology Learning Studio
At the Cosmetology Learning Studio, we train students in a full-service salon environment. Patrons enjoy exceptional services including haircuts, stylish hairdos, manicures, facials and other skin treatments at reduced prices, while students gain valuable hands-on experience. Support the future of beauty professionals with us!
For appointments, please call 210-486-3177
