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Cosmetology

Updated May 22nd, 2013

Cosmetology
Program Information
Completion Time
18-36 months (2000 hours)
Estimated Monthly Cost
$229.33
Estimated Total Cost
Includes tuition, fees, books, and supplies
$5,667.00
Estimated High School Cost
$1,539.00
Average Wage
$19,230.00
Campus Location(s)
Main Campus, Roy Campus
Program Summary
Program Outline
Course Descriptions

Admission Requirements

There are no specific admission requirements for this certificate.

  • High school students and adults seeking federal financial aid may need to complete additional testing.
  • Students are encouraged to meet with an academic counselor before enrolling to discuss abilites, needs, and interests.

As a Cosmetologist/Barber, you will be working in a beauty salon or barber shop performing customer services such as coloring, rolling and applying permanents, applying makeup, cutting, and styling. You will be required to earn and maintain a state license.The approximate completion time for the Cosmetology Certificate is 1600 hours or 16 months at 40 hours per week and maintaining 100% progress.

Note:  Students need to purchase their books and kit in the college Bookstore prior to their first day of class.

Main Campus Salon Hours:
M-Th  9:30 am – 9:00 pm
F          8:00 am – 3 pm

Roy Campus Final Touch Salon:
M-Th  8 am - 7 pm
F          8 am – 3 pm

Employer Advisory Team

  • Dollar Cuts Salon Elite
  • Great Clips
  • Jacki’s Salon
  • Lavish Salon
  • My Barber
  • Salon Rox

Your Instructor(s)

Marilyn Brown has been in the beauty industry for over 40 years, and has been with the Ogden-Weber Tech College for 17 years. Marilyn works at the Roy Cosmetology School, which is also the Final Touch Salon. She assists with student records, student tracking, progress, and helps students prepare for state testing and graduation. In Marilyn’s free time she enjoys sewing, traveling, and loves spending time with her family and grandchildren!

E-Mail: brownm@owatc.edu

Phone: 801-612-4111

Office Hours:  MT 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; WTh 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; F 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Eileen Fletcher has been in the beauty industry for 39 years. Eileen has been a Cosmetology Instructor at the Ogden-Weber Tech College for 19 years. Eileen works with students at the Ogden location. She is dedicated to helping students with their progress and attendance. She also enjoy working with her students in the lab as well as helping with all other duties concerning Cosmetology. In her spare time, Eileen enjoys hiking, rock climbing, knitting, and vacationing. Above all, Eileen enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.

E-Mail: fletchee@owatc.edu

Phone: 801-627-8407

Office Hours:  M-Th 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Karen Skinner is a Cosmetology Instructor and has been in the beauty industry for 47 years. Karen has been at the Ogden-Weber Tech College for 13 years and currently supervises the Roy Cosmetology location, Final Touch Salon. Karen comes with many talents. Because of her influence and help, she has helped our students with SkillsUSA competitions as well as world competitions. Karen’s hobbies include shopping, golf, boating, and all sports or any excuse to have a party! “I have a great husband who supports me in all I do. My greatest joys in life are my children and grandchildren.”

E-Mail: skinnerm@owatc.edu

Phone: 801-612-4110

Office Hours: MT 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. WTh 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; F 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Spence Talbot has been in the beauty industry for 26 years, with 17 of those being at the Ogden-Weber Tech College. Spence is the lead instructor over Ogden and the Roy Finishing School. He spends countless hours making sure all areas of Cosmetology, Barbering, and Nail Tech Programs are running smoothly. He enjoys helping students with their clients, teaching theorgy, and then finds joy in watching students succeed. In his spare time Spence enjoys coaching youth sports, going to ball games, camping, and spending time with his family.

E-Mail: talbots@owatc.edu

Phone: 801-627-8409

Office Hours:  M-F 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Program Completion Rates and Additional Information

Dept. of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code and Name
12.0401 - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
On-Time Graduation Rate:  98%*
Job Placement Rate (COE):  77%
Median Debt Loan:  $0**

*Individual choices may influence how long it takes to complete a program, which affects the overall on-time completion rate. For example:

  • A student might only attend part-time instead of full-time.
  • A student may wish to take additional elective courses.
  • A student will progress through coursework at an individual rate in self-paced programs.
  • A student could change to a different program before completing the first one.

**The Ogden-Weber tech college offers low tuition and multiple options for financial aid. It does not rely on loan programs so the median loan debt for all programs is zero, enabling students to enter the workforce with no student debt.

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