Graduation, Placement, and Licensure Rates
NACCAS Rates
These rates are calculated based on a cohort of students scheduled to graduate during the date range: 1/1/2016 to 12/31/2016.
These rates are calculated based on a cohort of students scheduled to graduate during the date range: 1/1/2016 to 12/31/2016.
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Graduation Rate
Placement Rate Licensure Rate |
79%
66% 99% |
Department of Education Rates
These rates are calculated based on a cohort of students scheduled to graduate during the date range: 9/1/2015 to 8/31/2016.
These rates are calculated based on a cohort of students scheduled to graduate during the date range: 9/1/2015 to 8/31/2016.
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Graduation Rate
Placement Rate Licensure Rate |
86%
63% 96% |
Note: Rates are obtained through postscards and surveys returned by graduates and through contacting graduates regarding placement and licensure information.
Graduation, Diploma Award, and Certification
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Diplomas are awarded and students may graduate upon completion of the following:
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Name and Level of Employment
Professional Esthetics
Professional Esthetics program graduates, who attain licensure, are able to practice as Licensed Estheticians in the State of Virginia. Occupation opportunities and levels of employment for Licensed Estheticians range from entry level Esthetician positions available in salons and spas through skin care facility operator/ownership.
Master Esthetics
Master Esthetics program graduates, who attain licensure, are able to practice as Licensed Master Estheticians in the State of Virginia. Occupation opportunities and levels of employment for Licensed Master Estheticians range from Master Esthetician positions available in salons, spas and Medical facilities with Physicians. Additional occupation opportunities include Skin care facility operation and ownership.
Professional Esthetics program graduates, who attain licensure, are able to practice as Licensed Estheticians in the State of Virginia. Occupation opportunities and levels of employment for Licensed Estheticians range from entry level Esthetician positions available in salons and spas through skin care facility operator/ownership.
Master Esthetics
Master Esthetics program graduates, who attain licensure, are able to practice as Licensed Master Estheticians in the State of Virginia. Occupation opportunities and levels of employment for Licensed Master Estheticians range from Master Esthetician positions available in salons, spas and Medical facilities with Physicians. Additional occupation opportunities include Skin care facility operation and ownership.
Licensing Requirements and Employment Information
Licensure Requirements
The State of Virginia requires licensure for Esthetician, Master Esthetician. Upon completion of the course, you must submit application to the State of Virginia to apply to take both the Theory and Practical exams. You must pass these exams in order to receive your license and perform these services in the State of Virginia. The school will assist each student and guide them through the instructions and applications for the State Board Examinations.
Physical Requirements of the Industry
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.; have the ability to provide legible communication to clients.
Industry Standards
Commonly expected responsibilities of an esthetician include but are not limited to; performing skin care treatments within the scope of practice.; possessing communication skills, maintaining a clean and professional personal image, as well as a clean and professional salon image; promoting and selling skin care products; working designated shifts as scheduled and informing the employer ahead of time when unable to work scheduled shifts; receiving clients; building a clientele base; and following sanitation guidelines per OSHA and State requirements.
Oversight Restrictions
The board may deny licensure to any applicant with a record of any state board disciplinary action or record of conviction. The board and may will require submission of criminal record and/or documentation of disciplinary action prior to accepting your application for state board examination. Contact DPOR Board for Barbers and Cosmetology at (804) 367-8509 or email BCHOPLicensing@dpor.virginia.gov to discuss your record and documentation you will be required to submit. For state board exam application purposes, criminal record documentation is only valid for three (3) months from date of issue. In the rare instance that an applicant is denied licensure, he or she can re-apply.
The State of Virginia requires licensure for Esthetician, Master Esthetician. Upon completion of the course, you must submit application to the State of Virginia to apply to take both the Theory and Practical exams. You must pass these exams in order to receive your license and perform these services in the State of Virginia. The school will assist each student and guide them through the instructions and applications for the State Board Examinations.
Physical Requirements of the Industry
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.; have the ability to provide legible communication to clients.
Industry Standards
Commonly expected responsibilities of an esthetician include but are not limited to; performing skin care treatments within the scope of practice.; possessing communication skills, maintaining a clean and professional personal image, as well as a clean and professional salon image; promoting and selling skin care products; working designated shifts as scheduled and informing the employer ahead of time when unable to work scheduled shifts; receiving clients; building a clientele base; and following sanitation guidelines per OSHA and State requirements.
Oversight Restrictions
The board may deny licensure to any applicant with a record of any state board disciplinary action or record of conviction. The board and may will require submission of criminal record and/or documentation of disciplinary action prior to accepting your application for state board examination. Contact DPOR Board for Barbers and Cosmetology at (804) 367-8509 or email BCHOPLicensing@dpor.virginia.gov to discuss your record and documentation you will be required to submit. For state board exam application purposes, criminal record documentation is only valid for three (3) months from date of issue. In the rare instance that an applicant is denied licensure, he or she can re-apply.
Employment/Placement Assistance
Students are notified on an ongoing basis of opportunities that are available in the field for which they may apply. Students are emailed job opportunities via their school email accounts. There is no formal career advising or placement services offered by the school. The school will assist graduates in finding suitable employment by posting area employment opportunities and teaching job readiness classes, but placement is not guaranteed.
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