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Cosmetology

Associate in Science



Program Details

The Cosmetology Associate in Science Degree is designed to prepare the student to pass the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination. The program will lead a student into a career in the technical field of Cosmetology with basic entry level knowledge and skills in: Professional development, salon ecology, anatomy and physiology, electricity, chemistry, salon business, trichology, design decisions, sculpture, hair design, wigs and hair additions, texture, color, nails and nail enhancements, skin care, and make up. This degree requires the completion of 50 units with a minimum grade of C or better in each course required. Additional general education classes may be required to complete the AS degree. At least one half of the units completed must be taken at Fullerton College.

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Cosmetology 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
    Rising Job Growth $ 38,960 Average Salary $27,770 $78,440

  • 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
    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
    • High salary: 111,130
    • Average salary: 61340
    Rising Job Growth $ 61,340 Average Salary $36,880 $111,130

All Careers in Cosmetology (9)

Fitness and Wellness CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising61,340
Spa ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising61,340
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceCertificate after high school, No high school diploma/GEDRising50,280
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. Create, organize, and produce a professional job resume.
  2. Evaluate the difference between the articles listed in the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations and Cosmetology Acts.