Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Halifax 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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Halifax Community College

601 E. Main Street, Jamestown, NC

About
Halifax Community College, located in Weldon, North Carolina, Began operation in 1967 as Halifax County Technical Institute. The school remained in its original location for 16 years, at which point it purchased land upon which a new campus was built. The school added a general studies program in 1971, and transfer programs in 1975 at which point it became comprehensive community college. The school changed its name to the current in 1976 and the new campus was formally dedicated in 1977. Since its inception the school has seen growth in enrollment, and as such has maintained a system of upgrade, renovation and addition in order to keep pace with students, technology and community needs.

Academics
As two year community college, HCC offers a variety of programs that result in a career and technical training or academic transfer. Career training programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce immediately after graduation as professionals. Such programs result in a certificate or associate degree. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at low cost, then transfer to a four year institution (particularly public universities and colleges in North Carolina) to complete a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• General Education
• Cosmetology
• Paralegal Technology
• Welding
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at Halifax Community College must be a high school graduate or 18 years of age (depending on the program). As an open enrollment institution, students who meet this requirement will be admitted provided they supply transcripts and take a placement exam.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which provides the school with a student aid report used to determine eligibility and awards. Additional information may be requested by the school in order to secure accuracy and assist in the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Halifax Community College has offered the following programs 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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $26320

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $10.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $22070

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

• Greensboro-High Point, NC
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $30520

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