Cosmetology Career Outlook

Percent Employed

72%

Employed

 

Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey

Employed in Related Field

85%

Employed in a Related Field

 

Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey 

Percent of Graduates Furthering Their Education

11%

Graduates Furthering Their Education

 

Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey

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$10,000 - $33,277

Range of Yearly Salary

Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey


Careers

Typical positions available after graduation include:

Cosmetologist working in a hair salon

Cosmetologist

Cosmetologists provide scalp and facial treatments and makeup analysis. Some also clean and style wigs and hairpieces. In addition, most cosmetologists actively recommend professional hair care products or salon hair care products.

Nail Technician filing a client's nails

Nail Technician

Nail Technicians work exclusively on the hands and feet, providing treatments to groom fingernails and toenails. A typical treatment involves soaking the clients’ hands or feet to soften the skin in order to remove dead skin cells. Nail Technicians apply lotion to the hands and feet to moisturize the skin. They also may shape and apply polish to artificial fingernails.

Additional opportunities include:

  • Color Technician
  • Make-up Artist
  • Skin Care/Esthetics

With additional experience, graduates may move into one of these positions: 

  • Manager
  • Owner
  • Platform Artist
  • Instructor
  • Independent Contractor
  • Consultant

Hear From Graduates

"The program at Northwood Tech was like a job. I felt very prepared for working in the industry. It was a very professional atmosphere, and there was a good variety of people to work on. Plus, it's a lot easier to get licensed in other states once you have the Wisconsin license."

Amber M., Cosmetology graduate

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Nicole Messicci

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715.752.8119

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715.319.7331

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