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Diploma of Cosmetology

Peralta Community College District - Laney College

  • Oakland, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Peralta Community College District - Laney College campus

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
  • No minimum published

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

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines: overseas applicants apply by 15 November for Spring and 15 June for Fall. Create an account through the Laney College link on that page
  2. complete My Journey and choose a certificate program; application fee 50 USD. Prepare the secondary school diploma and transcripts translated into English
  3. passport
  4. bank statement showing 25
  5. 970 USD
  6. 500-word essay
  7. immunization and TB history. Show English by TOEFL iBT 67
  8. IELTS 6.4
  9. Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement; lower results lead to an I-20 for ESOL first. Request the I-20 through the Peralta International Student Portal
  10. then use it to apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,410 USD
Application fee$50 USD
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Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolBuilding & Skilled Trades
DepartmentCosmetology
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2026

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    August 2026

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.