Careers // What It Takes
Careers in Cosmetology
While we'd love to hand all our graduates a six-figure job and eternal bliss with their diplomas, we know cosmetology can be as much hard work as it is exciting. The news for cosmetology students is good, though. According to the 2007 National Cosmetology Industry Job Demand Survey:
- In January 2007 there were 1,682,641 professionals employed in the nation's 370, 215 beauty salons, barber shops, skin care salons, and nail salons
- The typical salon is a small full-service salon with 5.1 stations, three full-time professionals and two part-time professionals
- Salon owners report an average 127 clients per week
- The national survey found that 53% of salon owners had job openings
- Salons filled nearly 485,000 open positions in 2006
- 56% of salon employees work full-time, 31% are low-time (less than 20 hours)
- The average salon income is about $30,000-$48,000
You'll be challenged. You'll get exhausted. And you'll love every minute of it!
What it Takes
A cosmetology-related career can be glamorous, exciting and very rewarding financially; however, as in all professions, there are physical demands that must be considered.
Students at Missouri College of Cosmetology are required to be on their feet 75% of the course. If a prospective student has a history or suspicion of physical limitations to chemical odors, standing, bending, stooping, light lifting, or sitting, he/she should consult his/her physician before entering training.
The majority of students experience no problems or inhibitions to training with the proper personal regimen of diet, sleep, and exercise… just like in life. We want you to succeed at our school, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
