San José, California

San José City College

2100 Moorpark Avenue, San José, CA 95128

Active California school approval · CA-BBC-7CB10D7FE80BCE9D

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Source
Program price
$6,000
Schedule
Full-time schedule (34 hours/week)
Program length
1,200 hoursTwo full semesters and a summer session
Next start
Not available

Cosmetology program

San José City College offers a 1,200-hour cosmetology program in San José described as taking two full semesters and a summer session. Documented options include full-time study at 34 hours per week. This is a community-college cosmetology program for adult learners that requires a separate program application and college admission. This profile includes a program price of $6,000. San José City College has active California school approval and federal aid for qualifying students.

Credential
Certificate of Achievement and/or Associate in Science degree

Who this program is for

This is a community-college cosmetology program for adult learners that requires a separate program application and college admission.

Education setting
Community or technical college
Who can enroll
Adult enrollment

Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 or hold a high school diploma, GED, or high school proficiency certificate; the program also requires a separate department application, waitlist placement, orientation, and admission to SJCC.

Price details

$6,000

The school lists this as the total program price. Last checked Aug 23, 2026.

Tuition$6,000
Program total$6,000

Schedule and start dates

Full-time schedule (34 hours/week)

Duration
Two full semesters and a summer session

Next start date

Not available

Scholarships and payment options

Scholarship

SJCC Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Requirements vary by donor and the SJCC Scholarship Committee.

The SJCC Scholarship Program includes awards sponsored by community organizations, businesses, campus organizations, and district or college faculty and staff.

Last checked Aug 23, 2026

Payment plan

Tuition Payment Plan

Eligibility: Students and authorized users can enroll in an available plan.

Available plans use TouchNet through Self-Service; only credit or debit cards are accepted.

Last checked Aug 23, 2026

License, accreditation, and financial aid

California school approval
ActiveCalifornia school approval CA-BBC-7CB10D7FE80BCE9DAbout California school approval
Accreditation
Not confirmed
Federal aid
Available to qualifying studentsThe available school information confirms federal aid for qualifying students.

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