Cosmetology

Olympic College ETPL
This program is designed to allow the student to complete all of the required instruction to qualify for the Washington State Cosmetology License examination and at the same time complete an Associate in Technical Arts Degree. This degree is provided through a joint agreement between the West Sound Technical Skills Center and Olympic College. This program covers infection control procedures for client protection and instruction for understanding of general sciences and salon business that will prepare students for entry level positions in the cosmetology field which can include services such as Haircutting/Styling, Color, Chemical Textures, and Basic Manicuring/Skin Care services.
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Financial information

Total tuition

$11,912.00

Total required fees

$668.00

Books and supplies

$1,600.00

Locations

Bremerton

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

100

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

ATA

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

For acceptance into the program, the student must complete an enrollment application available at the West Sound Technical Skills Center and meet all core and program requirements.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Completion rate

56%

Employment rate

71%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$17.82

Typical (median) annual earnings

$21,330.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Accommodation and Food Services

35%

Other Services

30%

Retail Trade

20%

Other Industries

15%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
29
Completion rate
56%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
10%
Female
90%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
67%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
21%
20 to 29
58%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
0%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
15%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
63%
Some college experience, but no degree
15%
Certificate or AA
7%
BA or higher
0%