Aesthetician Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to cleanse, depilate, massage, and beautify the human body and to function as licensed estheticians and skin care specialists. Includes instruction in skin anatomy, physiology, and health; principles of nutrition; decontamination and infection control; health and safety; facial and body massage; body wrapping and spa treatments; temporary hair removal including waxing and tweezing; color and skin analysis; client consultation and care; applicable laws and regulations; business practices; and sometimes related alternative healing regimens. Is Aesthetician Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist the right major for you?
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Aesthetician Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$32,030

Median Hourly Wage

$15.40*

Total Employed Nationally

30,230


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.