Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Panola 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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Panola College

80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX

Panola College was established in 1947, and is located in Carthage, Texas. Panola College enrolled 2700 students this year, giving it the second highest enrollment rate in the state. Approximately 1300 of those students attend part time.

In state students who attend full time can expect to pay just under $9000 a year in tuition, which includes campus room and board, books, and additional fees. Out of state students won't need to dig much deeper, considering their annual tuition is around $9700.

Panola students have the opportunity to earn their associate's degree through various majors such as Business, Education, Engineering, Social Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts, to name just a few. Certification is also offered in a variety of vocational and technical classes, including Welding Technology and Marketable Skills. Panola College also utilizes three off campus sites in order to provide students with several convenient locations.

Several options are available to the student who is interested in becoming active in school clubs. Band, Media Arts, Swing Dance, Physics and Chemistry, and Theatre are just a few of the many organizations available to students. Fraternities, sororities, and the college sports teams (Baseball, Basketball, and Volleyball) are also popular choices for the student who wishes to be more involved.

Carthage is a relatively small town but is conveniently located approximately 20 to 40 miles from cities such as Shreveport, Marshall, and Longview. Panola students looking to spend a little more time exploring the local scenery will enjoy the benefit of being within close range to these lively areas.

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Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program

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

• Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $25380

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).