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Cosmetology Program
The cosmetology program at Gateway Technical 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer cosmetology program.
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Gateway Technical College (FVTC)
1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI
Gateway Technical College, which is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has a student population of around 9,000. The Midwest school provides programs in a wide variety of subjects, including some of the following areas:
- Accounting
- Airline Pilot
- Applied Horticulture
- Automotive Engineering
- Secretarial Science
- Biotechnology
- Barbering
- CAD/CADD Drafting
- Carpentry
- Building and Property Maintenance
- Civil Engineering
- Business Administration
- Early Childhood Education/Teaching
- Diesel Mechanics
- Nursing
- Surgical Technology
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Sign Language Translation
The most popular study areas include engineering, the health professions, business management, security and protective services, and computer and information sciences.
The tuition rate for in-state students at the college is currently $122.20 per credit hour. Out-of-state students pay $183.30 per credit hour.
The Step Up program at the college provides career development assistance for students to map out their educational and employment goals. Students are also given details on STEM curriculums involving the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. The Step Up program encourages job readiness by providing resume writing assistance and programs that cover job interviewing skills. Placement assistance is offered as well.
The college, which is located at 3520 30th Avenue in Kenosha, can be contacted toll-free at 800-353-3151.
Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gateway Technical College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 6 |
Less Than Two-Year Award | 24 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 1 |
Female | 29 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 5 |
Hispanic | 8 |
White | 15 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
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 Gateway Technical 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
- Appleton, WI
- Total Employment: 350
- Average Hourly Rate: $11.68
- Average Annual Salary: $24290
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students FVTC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To help students and alumni, Gateway Technical College may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work