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Schools Concentrating On Hairdressers And Cosmetologists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Salt Lake Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Davis Applied Technology College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of College of Eastern Utah, Snow College, and Salt Lake Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of College of Eastern Utah and Snow College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Mountainland Applied Technology College, College of Eastern Utah, and Snow College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Western Governors University • Salt Lake City, UT
Studying Business Management (completion in 2011)
• 9/22/2011
"It was an awesome decision. I left the school better-prepared and ready for my new career."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I absolutely would recommend my school. It was flexible, affordable and I learned a lot. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | They have very good reviews and are accredited. |
| Program Quality | 10 | Western Governors University is an awesome school. I have enjoyed my time there. Massanutten Tech center is where I received my cosmetology training. It was also a wonderful experience. |
| Instruction | 10 | Both schools have prepared me for my career. I was prepared when I was doing hair and nails and now I am equipped with the information I need to successfully manage the spa. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Both schools were challenging. Even though they were difficult they prepared me with the information I needed. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Some of my classes required me to learn a lot of information from a book. There were also many classes that focused on hands-on learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Western Governors University is an online school. The classes are done on your schedule . |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I was at my house most of the time. On some occasions I had to visit a library or testing center to take an exam. |
| Social Life | 10 | While it is an online school they do have great social networking set up. There are several discussion forums and ways to communicate with fellow students. |
| Placement Services | 7 | They do not have job placement but have a website where employers can post openings. They have career services such as resume writing workshops. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | They have several job recommendations and tips for finding work. They also will provide reference letters for qualified positions. |
Snow College South • Richfield, UT
Studying Cosmetology (completion in 1983)
• 4/18/2012
"I was taught everything I needed to work in my field. There could have been a little more business training for those of us who wanted to run our own business."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The teachers are caring and great to help you. The course had me prepared for the test I had to pass to get my license. |
| Program Reputation | I do not know what the current reputation is. I have been out since 1985. | |
| Program Quality | 8 | It has been quite some time ago. The teachers are not the same. I was well taught and passed all the testing the first time. |
| Instruction | 10 | I had good teachers. I had a lot of opportunity to work with patrons. |
| How Difficult | 5 | My workload was average. I took most of my cosmetology instruction during high school. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | When I first started the program it was more book. Towards the end of my course it was more hands on. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | When I was in, I took classes during high school. The college was somewhat flexible in letting me take classes during high school. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I was provided with everything I needed to get my degree. The teachers were very good at being accessible. |
| Social Life | 7 | I had a lot of opportunity to meet people who came in to let us practice on them. I was not involved in any other social experiences. |
| Placement Services | There was no job placement opportunity. | |
| Alumni Network | There has been no alumni support. |
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