Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Northeastern Junior 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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Northeastern Junior College (NJC)

1465 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO

Northeastern Junior College in Sterling Colorado offers over 80 programs of study, and is the largest two-year residential college in Colorado. It is best known for its Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences programs, which offers an Associates in Practical and Registered nursing.

You may apply for free and NJC is an open enrollment college, so if you apply you’re in; however, please be advised acceptance doesn’t guarantee admission to all majors. NJC’s campus life boasts “your home away from home” – providing student residences with 6 fully modernized housing facilities. For more information on student life at NJC please follow the link.

NJC is also well known for its abundant online courses, including:

• Web Page Design
• Biology
• Music Appreciation

Northeastern provides a variety of course formats as well, from fully online to hybrid.

There are over 2,000 students currently enrolled at NJC in Colorado.

Education and opportunities include:

• Several degree options available including A.A, A.S, A.G.S, A.A.S and certificate programs
• Advanced degree programs available
• GED upgrading and exam
• Honors program

Through NJC’s advanced degree programs, certain colleges and universities have agreements through Northeastern Junior College, including:

• University of Phoenix
• Regis University
• Colorado State University

For more information on advanced degrees and partnered schools please follow the link.

The costs for tuition are:

• For residents – 1 Credit in state tuition $183.50
• Out of State - $392.15
• Online Courses - CCC Online Resident & NJC Online $261.30
• For room and board costs and information please follow the link.

For financial aid, NJC provides a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are also provided with a payment plan option, along with other aid options including scholarships, grants and work study loans.

Please visit Northeastern Junior College’s Homepage for any additional information you may need. 

Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northeastern Junior 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

• 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).