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Barbering

Associate in Science



Program Details

The Barbering Associate in Science Degree is designed to prepare students for a career and/or employment in the technical field of barbering with the basic entry level knowledge and skills in: Professional development, salon ecology, anatomy and physiology, electricity, chemistry, barbershop business, trichology, hair and scalp treatments, facial massage and treatments, shaving and facial hair design, hair replacement, haircutting, wet and thermal hairstyling, permanent waving and chemical straightening, haircoloring and bleaching, health and safety, state board rules and regulations. This degree requires the completion of 45 units. At least one half of the units completed must be taken at Fullerton College.

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Create a customized education plan that fits your needs and ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units or 180 quarter units for a bachelor’s degree).

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Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Barbers

    Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 27,770
    • High salary: 78,440
    • Average salary: 38960
    Rising Job Growth $ 38,960 Average Salary $27,770 $78,440

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    Associate's degree, Some college

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 32,150
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    Rising Job Growth $ 47,080 Average Salary $32,150 $73,800

  • Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

    Master's degree, Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 36,880
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First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersAssociate's degree, Some collegeRising47,080
Skincare SpecialistsCertificate after high schoolRising41,560
BarbersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising38,960
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising35,250
Manicurists and PedicuristsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising34,660
ShampooersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising31,470

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Demonstrate knowledge in the articles listed in the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations.
  2. Perform a facial shave practicing safety and sanitation rules set forth by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.