Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Cisco 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 Texas colleges that offer cosmetology program.

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Cisco College

1711 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan, TX

Cisco Junior College in Abilene, Texas is a small community college, but don’t let its size fool you. CC offers students an environment of learning that allows for specialized attention from faculty members. Its small stature hosts various student clubs and associations, and provides student housing. Cisco College provides a great education for every kind of student, whether you are continuing your education to pursue better work opportunities or you require flexible course scheduling. For those wishing to pursue their Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Arts in teaching, Associates of Applied Sciences, and several other certifications close to home, Cisco College is the perfect choice.

There are over 4500 students enrolled at Cisco College and the college has been servicing Cisco since 1939. CC offers a great start for students planning on attending a 4 year University. The college provides several helpful resources developed to assist students including the C.O.R.E program (Creating Opportunities for Relevant Education). C.O.R.E’s main function is to prepare students for success in college and the career of their choice. C.O.R.E is just one of several student resources available at CC.

Cisco’s College education is more than affordable. Tuition for Abilene Campus and Texas Residents, costs $125 per credit hour, $161 for out of state, and $161 for international. For the Cisco main campus the costs are $85 per credit hour for in district residents, $110 for out of district residents and $146 for international students.

Financial aid can be easily applied for, along with comprehensive programs available for grants, work programs, loan programs and scholarships – all to assist eligible students with the costs of their education. For more information on all that Cisco College has to offer, please visit the CC website.

Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cisco College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• College Station-Bryan, TX
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $27760

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

• College Station-Bryan, TX
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $29840

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

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).