Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 192400
- Phone: (620) 665-3500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (620) 332-5471
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (620) 332-5460
FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,165Average 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 Independence 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 Kansas colleges that offer cosmetology program.
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Independence Community College
1300 N Plum St, Hutchinson, KS
Located in Independence, Kansas, not far from Tulsa and Wichita, you’ll find Independence Community College. ICC is a place where you can prepare for a successful future, whether your goal is to complete a certification program and move into the marketplace or to obtain an associate degree and continue your studies at a four-year college. ICC offers a range of programs from art to technology to business.
Students interested in athletics will be pleased to learn that Independence is a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. Ten athletic programs are available on campus. Students will find abundant opportunity to either wear an ICC Pirates sports jersey or to cheer on their fellow students who do.
In the spirit of the public community college, ICC offers tuition rates that are extremely reasonable, especially when compared to national college and university averages. However, the school does accept federal financial aid, including loans and grants, which are rewarded to students based on need. Additionally, academic and special interest scholarships are available, depending on students’ cultural backgrounds and other concerns. Veterans’ benefits are available as well.
Independence has an open enrollment policy; all students with a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply. Students may mail applications or simply apply online. So if you’re looking for a school with broad educational offerings and a great sports program to help you make that first step toward your successful future, look no further. Independence is the community college for you!
Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Independence Community College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 3 |
| Associate's Degree | 3 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
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 Independence Community 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
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 give you an idea of the candidates Independence Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Independence Community College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
Intercollegiate Athletics
Independence Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Football
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Other Sports