Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Cosmetic Services | Cosmetology | Hair and Beauty Services
Area of study
Services
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Esthetician at Cerritos College
Certificate of Achievement
The curriculum prepares the student for the State Board of Cosmetology Examination for Esthetician. Students enrolling in the Esthetician Major Requirements should contact the Cosmetology Department for information regarding the cost of the kit, uniforms, and books.
Salary, Growth and Careers
Salary
Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $31,000 to over $239,000 with an average salary of $62,000.
Growth
Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.
Careers
- Skincare Specialists
- Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Job Growth: +9.1%
- Average Salary: $54k
- Salary Range: $33k - $57k
- Barbers
- Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Job Growth: +7%
- Average Salary: $40k
- Salary Range: $35k - $38k
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
- Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
- Job Growth: +24.2%
- Average Salary: $46k
- Salary Range: $31k - $80k
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
- Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Job Growth: +7.7%
- Average Salary: $46k
- Salary Range: $35k - $46k
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
- Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Job Growth: +8.6%
- Average Salary: $99k
- Salary Range: $51k - $104k
- Manicurists and Pedicurists
- Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Job Growth: +8.7%
- Average Salary: $36k
- Salary Range: $33k - $35k
- Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other
- Education Level: Bachelor's degree
- Job Growth: +7.4%
- Average Salary: $141k
- Salary Range: $77k - $239k+
- Shampooers
- Education Level: No formal educational credential
- Job Growth: +11.2%
- Average Salary: $35k
- Salary Range: $35k - $36k
Program Map
Esthetician - Part-time
Certificate of Achievement
24.0 - 24.5 Units
- Major Course
- General Education Course
- Elective Course
- Milestone
- Offers Microcredential
Summer 2024
1st Term
4.0 - 4.5 UNITS
- GEN
- English Composition
- 4.0 - 4.5 Units
- Choose a course
- MILE
- Department Information
- Link to this department
Fall 2024
2nd Term
10.0 UNITS
- MAJ
- COS 115A
- 2.0 Units
- Introduction to Skin Care A
- MAJ
- COS 115B
- 2.0 Units
- Introduction to Skin Care B
- MAJ
- COS 116A
- 2.0 Units
- Introduction to Skin Beautification A
- MAJ
- COS 116B
- 2.0 Units
- Introduction to Skin Beautification
- MAJ
- COS 102
- 1.0 Units
- Health and Safety in the Beauty Industry
- MAJ
- COS 103
- 1.0 Units
- Science in the Beauty Industry
Spring 2025
3rd Term
10.0 UNITS
- MAJ
- COS 117A
- 2.0 Units
- Advanced Skin Care A
- MAJ
- COS 117B
- 2.0 Units
- Advanced Skin Care B
- MAJ
- COS 118A
- 2.0 Units
- Advanced Skin Beautification A
- MAJ
- COS 118B
- 2.0 Units
- Advanced Skin Beautification B
- MAJ
- COS 106
- 1.0 Units
- Business in the Beauty Industry
- MAJ
- COS 119
- 1.0 Units
- State Board Preparation-Esthetician License
Esthetician - Certificate of Achievement
24.0 - 24.5 units
To ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units/90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units/180 quarter units for a bachelor's degree), make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Program Outline
Outline:
The program covers:
Introduction to Skin Care:
- Introduction to Skin Care A (2 units)
- Introduction to Skin Care B (2 units)
Introduction to Skin Beautification:
- Introduction to Skin Beautification A (2 units)
- Introduction to Skin Beautification B (2 units)
Advanced Skin Care:
- Advanced Skin Care A (2 units)
- Advanced Skin Care B (2 units)
Advanced Skin Beautification:
- Advanced Skin Beautification A (2 units)
- Advanced Skin Beautification B (2 units)
General Education:
- English Composition (4-4.5 units)
Other Courses:
- Health and Safety in the Beauty Industry (1 unit)
- Science in the Beauty Industry (1 unit)
- Business in the Beauty Industry (1 unit)
- State Board Preparation-Esthetician License (1 unit)
Program Pathway:
- The program offers both part-time and full-time options, with courses distributed across three terms.
Microcredential:
- The program offers a microcredential in Introduction to Skin Care.
Careers:
Potential career paths mentioned include:
- Skincare Specialists
- Barbers
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
- Manicurists and Pedicurists
- Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other
- Shampooers
Other:
- Students should contact the Cosmetology Department for information regarding the cost of kit, uniforms, and books.
- The program map provided represents one possible pathway through the program and is for reference only. Students are encouraged to make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits their needs.
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