Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
A program that prepares cosmetologists, barbers, stylists, nail technicians, and other grooming specialists to teach their specializations in licensed and accredited schools of cosmetology and barbering, and to prepare for licensure as instructors. Includes instruction in cosmetology arts and sciences teaching principles; student learning styles; professional curricula development; instructional planning; instructional methods and aids; student counseling and career assistance; test development; and classroom/clinic management.
- Schools offering
- 6
- Annual completions
- 5
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $25k
About this major
A program that prepares cosmetologists, barbers, stylists, nail technicians, and other grooming specialists to teach their specializations in licensed and accredited schools of cosmetology and barbering, and to prepare for licensure as instructors. Includes instruction in cosmetology arts and sciences teaching principles; student learning styles; professional curricula development; instructional planning; instructional methods and aids; student counseling and career assistance; test development; and classroom/clinic management.
Examples of specialized tracks: Cosmetology Master Instructor.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists | $35k | +5.6% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Barbers | $39k | +4.1% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$25k
Top colleges for Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland | Texas City, TX | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Lee College | Baytown, TX | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odessa College | Odessa, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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