Train for an exciting career in the beauty industry!
NSCC’s Cosmetology Clock-Hour Certificate program is designed to provide the student with the basics of art, science, and the knowledge and skills needed in the field of cosmetology as well as the general education and fundamentals in management which may be needed in salon operation. The nine-month program follows the guidelines outlined by the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering. Upon successful completion of 1000 hours of theory and practice required, students are ready to take the Massachusetts State Board of Cosmetology exam. Upon passing the exam students are licensed cosmetologists and ready to begin their career.
The Fall 2025 application for this program will be going live soon. Please check back to apply.
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Massachusetts allows all residents without a bachelor’s degree to attend North Shore Community College for free.
No tuition. No fees. Both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students.
Next Steps
NSCC’s Cosmetology Clock-Hour Certificate program offers evening courses during the fall at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School.
Expand AllCollapse AllAdmission to the Cosmetology Clock-Hour Certificate program occurs in the fall only. Admission is limited to keep classes small and student-focused. Prospective students should submit a Selective Admissions application and attend a Mandatory Information Session as early as possible. Acceptance to the program is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once full capacity is reached, applicants may opt to be placed on a wait list. Wait listed applicants are accepted on a seat-available basis only.
All applicants to the Cosmetology Clock-Hour Certificate program must attend one of
the Mandatory Information Sessions. Mandatory Information Sessions will be held ON CAMPUS OR VIA ZOOM. ALL Information Sessions begin at 5:00pm. Please select your date and
click next to it for access to that information session. It will bring you into the
zoom meeting.
Upcoming Information Sessions Via Zoom:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - CLICK HERE
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - CLICK HERE
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - CLICK HERE
Upcoming Information Sessions ON CAMPUS at The Essex North Shore Technical School,
565 Maple Street, Danvers, MA 01923
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 5:00pm
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 5:00pm
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 5:00pm
Student Learner Outcomes for NSCC’s Cosmetology Clock-Hour Certificate program are detailed in NSCC’s Academic Catalog.
The total tuition and General and Technology Fees for In-state Residents without financial aid is $4,900 per semester/ $9,800 per academic year for the 1000-hours certificate program (fees vary by program).
Books and course materials, transportation, and health insurance expenses are not included in the tuition and fee costs.
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to increase fees without prior notice. The MA Board of Higher Education reserves the right to increase tuition without prior notice.
