Cosmetology Instructor Training

Turn your cosmetology experience into a rewarding teaching career. Reid State’s Cosmetology Instructor Training Program prepares you with the skills and knowledge needed to teach cosmetology and personal appearance services, from lesson planning and curriculum development to instructional methods and classroom management. 

Cosmetology instructors in Alabama earn approximately $40,000 or more per year, with earnings varying by experience, location, and employer. Salary.com reports a higher statewide average of $46,750, with the middle 50% between $38,359 and $51,913.  

Additional education beyond the cosmetology instructor licensure, specifically a bachelor's or master's degree, is required for employment in Alabama's two-year college system. 

• Education equivalent to the completion of 12 grades in school.  
  
• Application for Admission from the Office of Student Services.  
  
• Program graduates will be able to obtain industry certification. 
• Documentation of current work experience (at least one year of experience as an active practicing Cosmetologist).
  

This two (2) Semester, Full-Time program builds on your industry experience, while developing your teaching skills to prepare for entry-level instructor opportunities. The program combines technical training with communication, computer literacy, and human relations skills to help you confidently lead and inspire the next generation of cosmetology professionals.