Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Sampson Community 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 North Carolina colleges that offer cosmetology program.

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Sampson Community College

601 S Church St, Winston-Salem, NC

Sampson Community College, located in Clinton, North Carolina, and is a member of the North Carolina Community College System and adheres to the policy that post secondary education should be available throughout the state in the form of open door which allows any student to enter and enroll. The school operates with the intention of providing as many opportunities and as much assistance as possible for its students to ensure that their needs and goals academically, personally and or professionally are met.

Academics

As a comprehensive community college, SCC offers students a variety of programs aimed at workforce development or academic transfer.  Workforce development is achieved through programs that provide career and technical training, allowing students to enter the work force upon completion of a one to two year program, and seek employment with a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Cosmetology
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Licensed Practical Nursing
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Sampson Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual that completes the application, pays the fees, and provides transcripts to enroll. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration, and are also encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in new student orientation. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sampson Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 500
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $27450

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).