Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Jefferson Community and 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 Kentucky colleges that offer cosmetology program.

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Jefferson Community and Technical College

720 North Dr., Hopkinsville, KY

Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) is the largest of 16 community and technical colleges set up under the KCTC System. With 6 campus locations, 15,000 students and a robust eLearning program, it is the second largest of all universities and colleges in the Louisville area.

JCTC offers more than 70 academic programs and over 300 options for associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Being big can often mean being impersonal; at Jefferson CTC, however, students are made to feel at home by a well-qualified faculty members who care about their students’ academic performance and subsequent career options.

JCTC tuition and bookstore charges are in line with KCTCS guidelines, making this two-year college an affordable stepping stone to a successful career or higher education at a four-year college. In addition, there are several financial assistance programs that can be applied for, and JCTC is committed to helping students negotiate the maze of terms and conditions that these programs come attached with.

Jefferson CTC also offers a comprehensive suite of eLearning solutions to cater to the online community within and outside the state. In addition, they also provide customized training, professional development courses and development planning to Louisville companies that need academic input to optimize the capability of their workforce.

Students enrolling in any of Jefferson’s programs will have the benefit of being associated with the largest community and technical college in the state, while enjoying all the perquisites of a home-grown academic community.

Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Jefferson Community and Technical College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Less Than Four-Year Award

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

• Clarksville, TN-KY
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $22940

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).