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Associate of Cosmetology

Peralta Community College District - Laney College

Oakland, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Science in Cosmetology at Laney College in Oakland, Offered through the Cosmetology department.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Cosmetology
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

Hairstylist
Nail technician
Makeup artist
Skincare specialist
Hair removal technician
Retail sales

Curriculum

Sixty-unit associate degree: 33-35.50 units of major courses plus general education and electives to reach 60. Major courses include Cosmetology Theory I
Cosmetology Laboratory I
Manicuring and Pedicuring I
Chemical Services I
Hairstyling Services/Haircutting I. Full-time F-1 students carry at least 12 units a term and study on the Oakland campus.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts
No minimum GPA published
English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
Otherwise ESOL first.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English, College transcripts if any), Valid passport, Bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-Word essay, Immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee, Transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa.

Language tests

IELTS 6.4
TOEFL iBT 67
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Cosmetology. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,410 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Building & Skilled Trades
Department	Cosmetology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

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Frequently asked questions

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