Why Choose the Cosmetology Program?
Clover Park Technical College’s Cosmetology and Hair Design programs offer training for those who wish to pursue a career in beauty and hair design. Our graduates range from those working full-time in high-end salons, to those who work part-time out of their homes. Regardless of your career goals, the knowledge and skills you learn at CPTC will prepare you to meet them.
Our beauty school trains students in all aspects of professional cosmetology, from hair design and sculpting to advanced coloring. Students build skills and experience in a professional salon setting, while also participating in fashion shows and community service opportunities.
If you love working with hair and using your skill and creativity to help people look and feel good, cosmetology might be the program and career path for you.
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Program Info
How Long It Takes
Cosmetology AAT Degree: 6 quarters
Cosmetology Hair Designer AAT Degree: 5 quarters
All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees.
Program Documents
This link provides access to items like program supply lists and fees, program maps to help you plan your entire time at CPTC, and more.
See all available Program Documents.
Note: the program is changing in 2025-2026, and will be reflected in the new catalog. As a result there will be new Ed Plans and Fees lists.
Your Questions, Answered!
Clover Park faculty and staff are available to introduce you to the college and all the programs we offer.
Info Sessions
Information sessions that can introduce you to programs and help you get started at CPTC are offered regularly when classes are in session. To learn more about the types of sessions and see when the next sessions are scheduled, visit cptc.edu/info-sessions.
Contact Faculty Directly
Faculty welcome you to contact them with your questions.