A cosmetology student applies makeup to a seated client in a bright salon classroom, with styling equipment visible behind them.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Central Piedmont Community College

3210 CPCC Harris Campus Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
Visit website 704-330-5455
Program price
Price unavailable
Schedule
Full-time and part-time options
Program length
Two years
Next start
Not available

About the program

Central Piedmont’s two-year Associate in Applied Science in Cosmetology is taught in person at Harris Campus. Classroom instruction and supervised work with salon clients cover hair design, chemical services, skin and nail care, safety and business skills.

The degree requires 70 college credits, including general education and business coursework. College credits are not the same as practical training clock hours. The college also offers separate diploma, certificate and short-term routes with their own requirements.

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What you get

Completing this route earns the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology. Progression requires a C or better in general-education, major and related courses.

The program prepares graduates for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. The college degree is not itself a professional license; licensing includes passing the board examination.

Schedules & start dates

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Full-time
On campus
Class schedule

The program application lists this study choice; class days, times and weekly hours are not available.

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Part-time
On campus
Class schedule

The program application lists this study choice; class days, times and weekly hours are not available.

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Cost & financial aid

Program price

Price unavailable

Tuition is charged by the credit hour: $76 for North Carolina residents or $268 for nonresidents, with semester tuition caps of $1,216 and $4,288 respectively. Your total also depends on the courses taken each term, required fees and program materials.

The $27-per-credit IncludEd materials charge can be opted out of; that does not remove the need for course materials. Financial-aid cost-of-attendance budgets include living and other expenses and are not a quoted price for this cosmetology degree.

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Federal financial aid

Available to qualifying students

Complete the FAFSA and your financial-aid file to be considered for need-based assistance. Pell Grants, supplemental federal grants and work-study have eligibility requirements; work-study also depends on funding and available jobs.

The scholarship portal matches eligible college-credit students to awards. Students without a FAFSA may still qualify for merit-based scholarships. Payment plans spread tuition and fees over installments. The college directs students seeking loans to private or alternative lenders; borrowed funds carry repayment obligations.

Explore grants and assistance

Central Piedmont scholarships

College-credit students with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA can use a general scholarship application; additional criteria vary.

Next NC Scholarship

State assistance for eligible North Carolina residents; qualification depends on the scholarship’s requirements.

Child Care Assistance Grant

Reimburses part of eligible childcare expenses.

Emergency Grant

Assistance for enrolled students facing an unexpected event that threatens continued enrollment.

Finish Line Grant

Assistance with financial circumstances that interfere with continuing or completing a program.

Tuition payment plan

Pay remaining tuition and fees in installments under the selected plan.

Private or alternative education loans

Outside-lender loans require a FAFSA on file, at least six curriculum credits and the college’s alternative loan request form.

How to enroll

Entry requirements

You need a high-school diploma or equivalent for this degree. Applicants also provide:

  • High-school transcripts and any previous college transcripts.
  • Government-issued identification and proof of date of birth.
  • A Social Security card, Tax ID card or student visa information, as specified in the program requirements.
  • The acknowledgment of the state-board felony policy included in the application.

The catalog requires placement testing, advising and orientation. The program application must be complete and meet the required placement-test scores.

Application steps

  1. Apply to Central Piedmont and arrange for the required transcripts.
  2. Complete placement testing, advising and the college orientation steps.
  3. Submit the separate cosmetology application and required documents to the program chair.
  4. If accepted, attend the mandatory new-student orientation before enrolling.

Applications are accepted for fall and spring until seats fill. Applying does not guarantee a place; students not admitted may apply again in the next period.

Download the cosmetology application

School approval & accreditation

North Carolina Board school listing
Status:
Active
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Accreditation
Not confirmed

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