Make-Up Artist/Specialist

CIP 12.0406 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

40 total including inactive

States

Across 12 states

Graduates (2023)

354

Total completions

Make-Up Artist/Specialist is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 12 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Puerto Rico, Florida and Nevada.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$35,250

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Job Growth

+5.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,730

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists. In-state tuition ranges from $1,344 to $8,500, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 23 (6.5%)

Female: 331 (93.5%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 195 (55.1%)

Certificate: 159 (44.9%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Artistic

Conventional

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; creative expression and innovation; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Creative design
Artistic expression
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Creativity

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; creative expression and innovation; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Creative individuals who value originality
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.