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Program Overview
You’ll learn all things cosmetology in this one-year program and externship. In addition to learning in the classroom, you’ll gain real-world experience at a local salon, shadowing professional hair stylists and nail technicians.
Watch this video and see what it's like to be a student in Madison College's Cosmetology program.
As a cosmetology student you will be learn a variety of skills under licensed professionals, such as:
- Haircutting for all hair types
- Professional hair color
- Hair design and styling
- Nail technology
- Manicures and pedicures
- Scalp and facial treatments
- Cosmetic makeup analysis
- Clean/style wigs and hairpieces
- Infection control
- Client relations
- Retail methodology
- Permanent waving
- Shampooing and deep conditioning
You'll receive a kit that includes all equipment and supplies needed to complete this program as a part of a class fee.
Program Details
Madison College's Cosmetology students attend class full-time during the day, Monday through Friday.
Cosmetology classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.
Careers in Cosmetology
Employers throughout Madison consider Madison College's Cosmetology graduates top candidates.
Graduates from this one-year technical diploma program are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of cosmetology, including:
- Cosmetologist
- Hair/Makeup Stylist
- Manicurist
- Esthetician
- Platform Artist
After completing the program, you will be ready to apply for your cosmetology practitioner’s license from the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
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International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Application Dates
Fall 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 15, 2024
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is December 31, 2024
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:
- High school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you have been admitted into your program, complete the Next Steps after Program Acceptance to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Cosmetology career.
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Career Outcomes
After completing the Cosmetology program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Perform shampoo, haircut, and style services
- Perform skin care services
- Perform chemical services
- Perform nail services
- Develop business practices for industry success
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2023 Number of Program Graduates 26 Number of Surveys Sent 25 Number of Surveys Returned 18 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 15 Percent Available for Employment 83.3% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 11.1% Available for Employment
2023 Graduates Employed 13 Percent of Graduates Employed 86.7% Employed in Related Occupation 10 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 76.9% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 3 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 23.1% Employed - No Response 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% Seeking Employment 2 Percent Seeking Employment 13.3% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.5 Number of Satisfaction Responses 18 Very Satisfied (4) 9 Percent Very Satisfied 50.0% Satisfied (3) 9 Percent Satisfied 50.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% Very Unsatisfed (1) 0 Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 18 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 13 Before Enrollment 1 Percent Before Enrollment 7.7% While Attending the College 3 Percent While Attending the College 23.1% After Training at the College 9 Percent After Training at the College 69.2% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 14 In College District 12 Percent In College District 85.7% In Wisconsin, Not in District 1 Percent of In Wisconsin 7.1% Outside of Wisconsin 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 1 Percent Location Unknown 7.1% Salary Trend 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 6 Average Monthly Wage $3,010 Average Hourly Wage $17.50 Average Work Hours per Week 44.8 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 4 Average Hourly Wage $19.81 Average Work Hours per Week 23.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Anaala Spa & Salon Stylist Cinema Hair Studio Cosmetologist Cost Cutters Hairstylist Lake Mills JC Penney Styling Salon Design Stylist Lotus Salon Stylist Sun Prairie Love Lee Beauty LLC Salon Owner Sun Prairie Monona Barbershop Barber Monona Paisley Hair Design Hairstylist Temptd Salon And Spa Stylist Monona Vibe Salon and Spa Sylist Portage * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
