Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Coastal Carolina Community 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 North Carolina colleges that offer cosmetology program.

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Coastal Carolina Community College

137 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC

Started as Onslow Technical Institute, Coastal Carolina Community College was granted the community college status in 1970. It is established to support the educational and training needs of the residents of the Onslow County primarily aimed at improving the quality of life and promoting community development. In this area, Coastal serves both civilian and military communities. 

This college is one of the 58 public community colleges of North Carolina and it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Over the years, Coastal has built a stellar reputation for its premier quality academic offerings making it distinct from other community colleges. In fact, this college has met and even exceeded all of the Annual Performance Measures by the North Carolina Community College System. 

Coastal has consistently produced brilliant students and professionals in the different fields. It takes pride in providing multitude of programs and services designed to meet the students' academic and career goals. These programs include quality post-secondary education, college transfer, workforce training and lifelong learning programs. Its curriculum courses conclude with an Associate degree, Diploma and Certificate. Coastal students from the transfer programs who opt to continue a four-year course can transfer to the University of North Carolina campuses and other institutions. 

In an aim to become the leading post-secondary educational institution in the region, Coastal maintains quality academic services utilizing the appropriate technology and learning resources. In addition to that, this college constantly improves its curriculum and methods to keep abreast with the current business and industry trends.

Academics http://www.coastalcarolina.edu/academics/

Admission http://www.coastalcarolina.edu/admissions/

Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coastal Carolina Community College offers a less than two-year award program in cosmetology.

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

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

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).