Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical 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 West Virginia colleges that offer cosmetology program.

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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

301 North King St, Shepherdstown, WV

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College began operations in 1963 as two branches of Marshall University located in the counties of Mingo and Logan in West Virginia. The two campuses became independent in 1971, forming an independent institution of higher learning.

Since its inception the school has worked to expand its academic, workforce development and community service offerings. Over the years the service area of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has grown, and currently includes portions of Kentucky, with residents able to enroll while paying in state tuition fees.

Academics

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College offers degree and diploma programs to its students. These programs either prepare students to enter the workforce with skills and knowledge relevant to their chosen field of study or have students transferring to four year institutions to continue their post-secondary education.

Students interested in developing their career skills will find that upon completion of a technical or vocational program that they are able to perform tasks and duties at the entry level. Transfer to a four year institution is facilitated by 2+2 agreements in place that allows students who complete a specific set of courses and maintain a certain GPA to transfer to one of the partner universities a third year student.

Academic programs include:

• Electrical Engineering
• Nursing
• Early Childhood Education
• Criminal Justice
• Forensic Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Southern may begin the process by obtaining an admissions application. Students should complete and submit the application along with all relevant transcripts, immunization records, and test scores. The school utilizes an open enrollment policy, and offers spaces in programs on a first come first serve basis.

Scholarships, grants loans, and work study programs are available to students in need of financial aid. Students interested in receiving financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility and awards.

Students Enrolled in the Cosmetology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College offers an associate's degree 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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $35530

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $80410

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $25080

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 560
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $52740

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