Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 456000
- Phone: (847) 866-3900
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (217) 222-0391
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (217) 222-0391
ACCEPTANCE RATE
nan%FINANCIAL AID RATE
85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
6:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Cosmetology Program
The cosmetology program at Gem City College prepares students for a career as a barber, salon manager, skin care specialist, nail technician, esthetician, or cosmetology teacher. The program focuses on hair-style, cut and trim, as well as performing manicures, pedicures, and massage. Program courses include: hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer cosmetology program.
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Gem City College
2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL
Gem City College is a less than two-year career college dedicated to offering a solid education for students in Quincy and surrounding areas. Over 110 students have attended and received a degree in the last few years according to annual released graduation information with a graduation rate of more than 55%. Gem City College offers several programs to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:
- Cosmetology
- Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
- Data Entry Technology
To help students and alumni succeed, Gem City College may offer support services including:
- Career path counseling
- Helping students find work after graduation
The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Please visit gemcitycollege.com for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.
Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gem City College offers a less than two-year award program in cosmetology.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| White | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Cosmetology program at Gem City College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Description
Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 11
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.34
- Average Annual Salary: $27760
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $11.28
- Average Annual Salary: $23470
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.33
- Average Annual Salary: $29810
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Description
Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, makeup artists, theatrical and performance employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.2% from 2014 to 2024
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Description
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, manicurists and pedicurists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $10.49
- Average Annual Salary: $21820
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $9.47
- Average Annual Salary: $19690
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Hourly Rate: $11.34
- Average Annual Salary: $23590
Skincare Specialists
Description
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, skincare specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.75
- Average Annual Salary: $34850
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $9.63
- Average Annual Salary: $20040
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.83
- Average Annual Salary: $32930
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Gem City College may offer services like:- Academic counseling for students
- Employment search assistance