Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Ranger 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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Ranger College (PVAMU)

FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX

Ranger College is located in the small Texas town of Ranger, situated between the cities of Dallas and Abilene. Ranger College is perfect for students who want to pursue higher education goals, but without the typical big city surroundings.

RCC serves a 1600 student body, and boasts small class sizes, making it very beneficial for one-on-one care between teachers and students. The college offers affordable tuition rates of $2600 for Texas residents, and just over $3500 for out of state students.

Even though, out of state students will find the costs of schooling a bit more costly, it is worth noting that Ranger college is deep in the heart of Texas. Therefore, RCC offers room and board options for students. This fact alone sets RCC apart from many other community colleges.

Academic options available to students at Ranger College include a diverse range of majors, including general office occupations and clerical services, data processing and data processing technology, welding, cosmetology, general studies, licensed practical and vocational nurse (LPN and LVN certified), and much, much more.

The diverse range of higher education needs for the rural community college's thousands of enrolled students are handled by an experienced teaching staff of over 400 faculty members.

For those students who desire more stringent physical activity than long and leisurely walks through the country, Ranger College offers a suite of 12 varsity sports for student athletes, including football, softball, volleyball, and even a track and field team.

For more information on Ranger College, check out their official website.

Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $27540

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

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $44050

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $10.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $22680

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 870
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $31760

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