Cosmetology (1000 hours)
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Cosmetology Certificate (1000 hours) consists of a minimum of 1,000 hours of training to prepare students to pass the state board examination for licensure and for competency in entry level job positions in cosmetology or related career field. The 1,000-hour program is designed to include professional development, general sciences related to cosmetology, health and safety training, disinfection and sanitation, hairstyling services, chemical hair services, nail care, skin care, hair removal, brow and lash beautification. This certificate requires the completion of 40 units with a grade of C or better in each course required.
Cosmetology (1000 hours) Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
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
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Associate's degree, Some college
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 32,150
- High salary: 73,800
- Average salary: 47080
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 36,880
- High salary: 111,130
- Average salary: 61340
All Careers in Cosmetology (1000 hours) (9)
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 61,340 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spa Managers | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Rising | 61,340 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | Certificate after high school, No high school diploma/GED | Rising | 50,280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | Associate's degree, Some college | Rising | 47,080 |
| Skincare Specialists | Certificate after high school | Rising | 41,560 |
| Barbers | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 38,960 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 35,250 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | High school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GED | Rising | 34,660 |
| Shampooers | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 31,470 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Apply professional etiquette to show respect, integrity, commitment to personal excellence, and establish a positive rapport in the workplace and community.
- Identify infection control procedures and steps to prevent the exposure of infectious microbes on the supplies, tool, and equipment.
- Perform a consultation to deliver an excellent service experience and use fundamental manipulative and analytical skills for hairstyling service, chemical hair services, skin care services, and nail care services.