Cosmetology

Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Codes1 &
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes2

Cosmetology (AAS.COSM): 12.0401 - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

These occupational titles are associated with this program of study:

39-5012 - Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
39-5091 - Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
39-5092 - Manicurists and Pedicurists
39-5094 - Skin Care Specialists

Cosmetology (CER.COSM): 12.0401 - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

These occupational titles are associated with this program of study:

39-5012 - Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
39-5091 - Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
39-5092 - Manicurists and Pedicurists
39-5094 - Skin Care Specialists

Barber (CER.COSM.BARB): 12.0402 - Barbering/Barber

These occupational titles are associated with this program of study:

39-5011 - Barbers

Esthetician (CER.COSM.ESTH): 12.0401 - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

These occupational titles are associated with this program of study:

39-5012 - Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
39-5091 - Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
39-5092 - Manicurists and Pedicurists
39-5094 - Skin Care Specialists

Cosmetology Instructor (CER.COSM.INST): 12.0413 - Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

These occupational titles are associated with this program of study:

39-5011 - Barbers
39-5012 - Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Manicuring/Pedicuring (CER.COSM.MCPC): 12.0401 - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

These occupational titles are associated with this program of study:

39-5012 - Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
39-5091 - Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
39-5092 - Manicurists and Pedicurists
39-5094 - Skin Care Specialists

Some of the occupational titles listed above may require additional education and/or passing a certification or licensure exam.

Notes:
1 CIP Code: The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) framework was developed by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is used by higher education institutions to track and report information about their programs of study.
2 SOC Code: The 2010 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by Federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting and disseminating data.
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