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Learn proper techniques for hair care and treatment, haircuts, coloring, hair styling, skin and nail care, salon management, and other necessary skills so you’re up to date on the latest industry trends.
The Cosmetology program at Oconee Fall Line Technical College is designed for students who want to start a career in a salon as a cosmetology salesperson, a cosmetologist, salon manager, or salon owner. During the four-semester program, OFTC students learn proper techniques for hair care and treatment, haircuts, coloring, hair styling, skin and nail care, salon management, and other necessary industry trends.
In 2020, there were an estimated 622,700 barber, hairstylists, and cosmetology jobs in the United States, with a projected job growth of 11% from 2020-2030, which is faster than average!
Programs in the Cosmetology department can be completed between 1 – 5 semesters.
Cosmetologists can work in many settings, even becoming their own boss, and can offer very flexible scheduling. Often times, it works out that cosmetologists can build their own schedules.
Various grants and scholarships are available to help make OFTC an affordable choice. Ask about program specific opportunities for financial aid and payment plans.
With tuition at $107 per credit hour, total costs for Cosmetology department programs range from:
*Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
Becoming a licensed cosmetologist opens up many career opportunities. A person with an interest in cosmetology can take this career as far as they want to go, with opportunities to advance their skillset & pursue various opportunities in a number of industries.
Campuses
Oconee Fall Line Technical College has campuses throughout its 11-county service area. We look forward to your visit.
Visit www.OFTC.edu/programs/ to view each individual program and the OFTC campus where it is taught, in part or in its entirety
Click an individual program above to find the OFTC campus where it is taught, in part or in its entirety.
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions!
Admissions Process
Your admissions application can be submitted online with your $25.00 non-refundable application fee and takes just a few minutes to complete.
NOTE: The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy. |
General Requirements
Additional admissions requirements unique to each program are listed on each individual program page in the OFTC Catalog Need More Info?
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Students can enter the Cosmetology program any semester — because when you are ready to start on the path to a new career and change your life, there’s no reason to wait.
Classes are offered in a variety of formats: on campus, blended, online asynchronous, and synchronous technology.
These are courses that are taught primarily in the classroom or lab with less than 50% of instruction online. On campus courses may include lecture, labs, internships, clinicals, and other in-person instructional modalities.
Blended courses are distance learning courses with the majority of the course content, activities, and interactions occurring online but may require students to come to campus for specific assignments, activities, or events.
These are courses that are taught fully online asynchronously with course content, activities, and interactions occurring entirely online. This delivery method does not require students to be online at a specific date or time, and students may participate in class activities and complete course assignments asynchronously. Online asynchronous courses require proctored events.
OFTC also utilizes synchronous technology to offer courses via distance education means. The course is taught on one campus and then broadcast simultaneously to a classroom on a different campus that is monitored by a class proctor.
We want you to get the most out of college and understand the pressure it adds to your life. At OFTC you can achieve your career goals and fit college into your lifestyle. We offer small class sizes and flexible scheduling.
Courses for our programs are offered during the morning, afternoon, and evenings – plus many are online where you can do your work any time of day.
And the personalized hands-on attention you receive in a small classroom setting allows you to get individualized support, focus and feedback from your instructors. Your instructors will get to know you and help you build the foundation and confidence needed for success in your field.
Apply TodayAt OFTC, we realize that many students require financial assistance to achieve their academic goals. We’ll work with you to help you obtain financial aid to assist you in funding your education. We’re committed to helping you find ways to pay for this life-changing investment.
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
Financial Aid
OFTC offers several financial aid opportunities that can help you pay for college. Most students apply for federal and state aid, including the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship & Grant, and HOPE Career Grant.
OFTC students can also apply for scholarships through the OFTC Foundation and various businesses and civic-sponsored organizations.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid or visit OFTC’s Financial Aid web page to learn more about grants, scholarships and Federal Work Study to help fund your education.
OFTC students can also apply for scholarships through the OFTC Foundation and various businesses and civic-sponsored organizations. Contact the Office of Financial Aid or visit OFTC’s Financial Aid web page to learn more about grants, scholarships and Federal Work Study to help fund your education.
With tuition at $107 per credit hour, total costs for Cosmetology department programs range from:
*Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
You can also use the Net Price Calculator to get estimated net price information based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of OFTC’s Cosmetology program may be eligible for employment as a hairstylist, nail technician, skin care specialist/esthetician, manufacturer representative, hair colorist, salon owner, salon chair owner, salon manager, retail specialist, receptionist, cosmetology salesperson, or shampoo assistant.
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BLS.GOV Barbers, Hair Stylists, and Cosmetologists (postsecondary nondegree award)
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What does this mean to you? There are currently more barber, hair stylists, & Cosmetology jobs than there are qualified applicants to fill those roles.
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