For more than 40 years, Pitt Community College has been training beauty experts through our Cosmetology school. We’re known as one of the most distinguished and affordable Cosmetology programs in eastern North Carolina. In our Cosmetology courses you’ll gain fundamental knowledge and develop your skills through instruction, discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences, including a working salon environment that enables you to hone your abilities in real-world scenarios.
Our fully licensed Cosmetology program teaches students all aspects of Cosmetology — hair, skincare, nails, and makeup — making you highly marketable for a career in the beauty industry. In just over a year, you can be ready to work in a full-service salon or even launch your own beauty business.
Effective April 1st, all required placement tests will be taken at the PCC Testing Center. Students may schedule an appointment by calling 252-493-7561 or emailing pcctesting@my.pittcc.edu.
Students will need to know their student ID# to schedule their placement test. If you are not sure of your student ID# or need to obtain one, please contact Lita Ward at 252-493-7652 or Wendy Dunbar at 252-493-7528 for assistance.
Schedule an appointment with Wendy Dunbar by email at wwdunbar973@my.pittcc.edu to complete the enrollment process.
Students must bring the following to the appointment:
Tuition for the first semester of $189.55 must be paid at the time of enrollment.
NEW for 2025 – Intro to Cosmetology is eligible for VA Benefits! Contact Veteran’s Services at pccva@my.pittcc.edu for more information.
Completing your Cosmetology program at PCC is a smart choice. In addition to our strong reputation, you can expect:
Expert instruction: All of our Cosmetology faculty are certified by the North Carolina Cosmetic Arts Examiners and have real-world experience in a salon setting. We also bring in guest speakers to demonstrate the latest in beauty trends.
Hands-on experience: After completing Cosmetology courses in hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, and more, you’ll put your skills into practice at a working salon with real customers.
Fast and affordable education: Complete our Cosmetology program in just four semesters over one year. With a low tuition of $185.55 per semester, we offer a great value compared to private schools.
Specialized business training: We offer supplemental cosmetology-specific business training to prepare you to run your own salon in the future.
Students progress through the cosmetology program in four classes: Intro to Cosmetology, Intermediate Cosmetology, Advanced Cosmetology, and Clinical Cosmetology to complete the required 1500 hours of instruction. Courses cover the qualifying classroom and clinical education necessary to sit for the NC Cosmetic Arts Board Licensing examination. Cost: $185.55. Textbooks with software access code, cosmetology kit, and uniform are an additional cost.
Semesters are approximately 3 months long and occur Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sept, and Oct-Dec. Seats are limited and classes fill quickly. Students will be enrolled in next available seat when all requirements for enrollment are met. Currently enrolling for October 2026. If seats become available for an earlier session, registered students are notified to fill vacant seats.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and Friday from 8:30 to 1:30 pm. All classes meet at the PCC Hair Styling Academy. The Intro to Cosmetology class will have online assignments to complete for 5 hours on Friday. Students attend classes in person all other semesters.
Costs associated with the program include tuition which is $185.55 per semester for 4 semesters, uniforms (black scrubs), books ($400), and a cosmetology kit ($786) for a total of $1186.
You must be prepared to purchase a cosmetology kit on the first day of class. The kit can be purchased through Pitt Community College at the cost of $786. PCC accepts cash, money orders, and debit/credit cards. Transfer students must have their kit from a prior school approved by the school manager. Only transfer students can use kits not purchased through Pitt Community College.
Upon completion of our Cosmetology program, you will have the skills and credentials for a variety of careers in the beauty industry, including: