Program Overview

Hairstyling at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

The curriculum prepares the student for The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Hairstyling Examination. Students enrolling in the Hairstyling Program should contact the Cosmetology Department or a Cosmetology counselor for information regarding the cost of the kit, uniforms, and books. This is a full-time program. Classes meet Monday through Friday, full day. The full-time student may complete The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Hairstyling Examination preparation in one semester.

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

Hairstyling

Certificate of Achievement

20.0 Units

• Fall 2024, 1st Term (10.0 UNITS)
  • COS 100A: Introduction to Hairstyling A (2.0 Units)
  • COS 100B: Introduction to Hairstyling B (2.0 Units)
  • COS 101A: Introduction to Haircutting A (2.0 Units)
  • COS 101B: Introduction to Haircutting B (2.0 Units)
  • COS 102: Health and Safety in the Beauty Industry (1.0 Units)
  • COS 103: Science in the Beauty Industry (1.0 Units)
• Spring 2025, 2nd Term (10.0 UNITS)
  • COS 104A: Advanced Hairstyling A (2.0 Units)
  • COS 104B: Advanced Hairstyling B (2.0 Units)
  • COS 105A: Advanced Haircutting A (2.0 Units)
  • COS 105B: Advanced Haircutting B (2.0 Units)
  • COS 106: Business in the Beauty Industry (1.0 Units)
  • COS 107: State Board Preparation-Hairstyling License (1.0 Units)

Hairstyling - Certificate of Achievement: 20.0 units