Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 358000
- Phone: (214) 638-0484
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
88%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,851Average 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 Kilgore 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 Texas colleges that offer cosmetology program.
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Kilgore College
Also known as KD Conservatory
2600 Stemmons Fwy Ste 117, Dallas, TX
Kilgore College, located in Kilgore,TX, is a 2 year public institution in east Texas, and serving 20 school districts. The school was founded in 1935 during the east Texas oil boom, and his home to the East Texas Oil Museum. Additionally, it is home to the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the first precision drill team in the world (formed in 1940).
Academics
As a 2 year institution, KC offers many courses in a variety of fields, including associates programs and vocational courses along with classes for individual growth. KC also has one of the lowest costs per credit hour of any college or university in Texas.
Some programs offered are:
Admissions and Financial Aid
All applicants must take a placement exam, have their transcripts sent, complete the admissions application, and attend student orientation. Students applying for financial aid should do so prior to the financial aid deadline. Students applying for aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and visit the financial aid office to plan out your financial aid needs.
Athletics
The school's mascot is the Ranger, and the colors are blue and grey. The football team has more wins than any other NJCAA team in Texas, and along with basketball, the Rangerettes and cheerleaders, combine to form the athletics department.
Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kilgore College offers a less than two-year award program in cosmetology.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 |
| Female | 45 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 4 |
| Hispanic | 9 |
| White | 31 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
| Unknown | 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
Upon completion of the Cosmetology program at Kilgore College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.15
- Average Annual Salary: $25280
- Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.01
- Average Annual Salary: $27050
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
Salary & Wages
- Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.32
- Average Annual Salary: $52670
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
- Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 120
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.44
- Average Annual Salary: $30040
- Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 60
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.52
- Average Annual Salary: $28120
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
- Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.20
- Average Annual Salary: $39940
- Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 390
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.62
- Average Annual Salary: $26250
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Kilgore College 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
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Kilgore College may provide services to students like:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
KD Conservatory is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Football
- Softball