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- School Code: 135500
- Phone: (719) 597-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,702Average 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 Lamar 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 Colorado colleges that offer cosmetology program.
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Lamar Community College
5707 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
Lamar Community College is a two year community college that was established in 1937. The college is committed to providing its students with transfer programs that allow them to attend four-year institutes of higher learning. It also offers courses that meet the needs of students in all fields. Developmental courses are offered to help with basic academic skills. The college offers an environment that breeds successful learners.
The school is located in southeastern Colorado. The college aims to serve the needs of Kiowa, Prowers, and Cheyenne Counties. It offers unique programs that make it an excellent setting for one’s educational experience. Tuition is affordable at $183 per credit for Colorado residents. Non-resident tuition is $223 per credit.
Many graduates have gone onto success in their respective fields. The college’s alumni include business people, an Academy Award nominee, and professional athletes. Lamar Community College is dedicated to helping students maximize their potential and succeed in our ever-changing world.
The college offers many options when it comes to Associate degree programs. Programs are offered in business, French, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Spanish. Associate Science degrees are offered in Mathematics, Psychology, and Soil and Crop Sciences.
Lamar Community College offers a strong athletic program. The college employs a dedicated team and has recently constructed new athletic facilities. Collegian sports programs are offered in baseball, basketball, golf, rodeo, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The school’s facilities include an outstanding Wellness Center and a top notch athletic complex. Student athletes have access to health facilities and a first-class fitness center.
Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lamar Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 4 |
Less Than Two-Year Award | 10 |
Associate's Degree | 2 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 13 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 2 |
Hispanic | 7 |
White | 7 |
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 Lamar 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
Salary & Wages
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Total Employment: 730
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.57
- Average Annual Salary: $26150
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
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Average Hourly Rate: $10.77
- Average Annual Salary: $22390
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
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.65
- Average Annual Salary: $26310
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Lamar Community 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 support students, Lamar Community College may provide services to students like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lamar 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:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Rodeo