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Out of curiosity, I took a look at the cosmetology program at the local community college [1] to see what's required. This program prepares students for the Washington State Cosmetology Licensing Exam.

Before enrolling in the cosmetology program, you have to complete these courses (number in parenthesis is number of credits):

   Business and Personal Mathematics (5)
   Human Relations in the Workplace (3)
   English Composition (5)

You can then enroll in the cosmetology program, which takes 5 quarters. Here are the first quarter courses:

   Professional Career (2)
   Cosmetology General Sciences (2)
   Hair Care, Hairstyling & Haircutting (3)
   Chemical Texture Services (2)
   Cosmetology Lab Clinic I (12)

Second quarter:

   Hair Color (2)
   Intermediate Haircutting (2)
   Advanced Chemical Texture Services (2)
   Cosmetology Skin Care (2)
   Cosmetology Lab Clinic II (13)

Third quarter:

   Intermediate Hair Color (2)
   Advanced Haircutting (2)
   Nail Care (1)
   Wigs, Braiding/Extensions (1)
   Cosmetology Lab Clinic III (13)

Fourth quarter:

   Facial Makeup (1)
   Cosmetology Lab Clinic IV (13)
   Advanced Hair Coloring (2)
   Business Skills I (1)

Fifth quarter:

   Cosmetology Lab Clinic V (13)
   Business Skills (1)
   State Board Preparation (4)

I would not have guessed that many classes were needed.

Tuition is $106.84/credit for Washington state residents. The above listed classes come to 109 credits, so $11645.56 tuition.

[1] http://www.olympic.edu/cosmetology-ata-associate-technical-a...