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CIP PROGRAM: 12.0401
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.

Summary: A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. Includes instruction in 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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

There are no occupations related specifically to this program.

National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 712 - -
2021 732 - -
2022 884 - -
2023 896 - -
2024 953 - -
Change +25.84% - -

Related CIPs

12 CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES.
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12.0407 Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design.
12.0408 Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist.
12.0409 Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist.
12.0410 Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist.
12.0411 Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup and Tattooing.
12.0412 Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager.
12.0413 Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor.
12.0414 Master Aesthetician/Esthetician.
12.0499 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.

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