Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at New River 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 Louisiana colleges that offer cosmetology program.

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New River Community and Technical College

111 Crosley Street, Suite 4, West Monroe, LA

About

New River Community and Technical College, located in Beckley, West Virginia, was established in 2003 as the most recent such school in the state. The school is the result of a merger between two previously established institutions, Bluefield State College and Glenville State College, which have a histories dating over a century.

NRCTC serves a fairly large service area which includes nine counties which are served by five campuses, located in Beckley, Princeton, Summersville, Beaver and Lewisburg. The school is one of ten that comprise the West Virginia Community and Technical College System.

Academics

Students may choose from a variety of program options available to them at New River Community and Technical College. Academic transfer programs prepare students for entry into a four year college or university by first allowing them to complete their freshman and sophomore years locally followed by transferring earned credits for use toward a bachelor's degree.

Career programs provide education and training in one of several high demand fields for entry into the workforce for the purposes of long term employment as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

• Computer Science
• Commerce
• Medical Assistant
• Paralegal
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

New River Community and Technical College admits any interested individuals who are at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma. Individuals must complete the application for admission, pay all fees, and provide transcripts and test scores if available.

Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor, participate in orientation and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New River Community and Technical College offers a less than two-year award program in cosmetology.

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

• Monroe, LA
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $25150

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).