Nail Technician Program

The nail technician program at Pensacola State College prepares students for a career in a beauty salon, spa, or heath resort. The program focuses on shaping fingernail and toenails and applying polish and cosmetics to nails. Program courses include: manicuring theory, skin anatomy, nail growth and disease, sterilization and sanitation, equipment and table maintenance, nail shaping and polishing, cream application and extremity massage, nail sculpture and design art, customer care, laws and regulations, and business practices. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer nail technician program.

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Pensacola State College

Also known as Pensacola State

10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL

Pensacola State College, located in Pensacola, Florida, was founded in 1948 when it was known as Pensacola Junior College. Pensacola State College was the first institution of higher learning in the Pensacola. Over the years PSC has added more and more campuses and expanded its programs and offerings. The school was renamed Pensacola State College in 2010 to reflect the fact that school had begun to offer bachelor's degrees.

Academics

Pensacola State College offers a large number of programs that result in associate degrees, certificates, or bachelor's degrees. Pensacola has one of the highest rates for associate's degree graduates in the nation, and has a near 100% placement record for those seeking vocational training. The school has partnered with local universities and Associate degree holders are guaranteed admission into a State University of Florida institution.

Programs offered include:

• Graphic Design Technology
• Psychology
• Nursing
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Environmental Science
• Business Administration
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at Pensacola State College must register and use the online system “Spyglass” which is available through the school website. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility must be established every year. Students wishing to determine aid eligibility must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Students who receive financial aid should become familiar with the terms of the aid, and repay any monies that must be repaid within the agreed upon time frame.

Students Enrolled in the Nail Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pensacola State College offers a less than one year certificate program in nail technician.

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

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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $28620

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).