Esthetics

Introduction

Estheticians, also known as skin-care specialists or esthiologists, help clients look and feel their best. They perform facials and full-body treatments, apply makeup, remove facial or body hair with hot wax, and provide head and neck massages. With specialized training, estheticians may perform advanced procedures like microdermabrasion to address skin imperfections and signs of aging. Many also sell skincare products, and those who run their own businesses often manage all aspects of operations and marketing.

Industry Growth (Colorado):

  • According to Elite Aesthetics Academy, the employment of skin-care specialists (like estheticians) in Colorado is projected to grow about 10% from 2023 to 2033. Elite Aesthetics Academy

  • Per the Beauty Schools Directory, Colorado is expected to see a 14% job increase for estheticians between 2022 and 2032. Beauty Schools Directory

Expected Salary (Colorado):

  • The average annual salary for estheticians in Colorado is around $58,718, per Salary.com — this averages out to about $28/hour. Salary.com

  • For licensed estheticians, Salary.com reports an average of $57,053/year (around $27/hour), with entry-level at ~$35,184 and top earners reaching ~$70,813. Salary.com

  • Medical estheticians (working in more clinical or spa-med environments) in Colorado earn an average of $61,075/year (~$29/hour). Salary.com

  • On the lower end, Indeed reports estheticians earning $29.36/hour on average in Colorado (based on job listings). Indeed

  • In Denver specifically, estheticians average $31.59/hour according to Indeed. Indeed

Program Schedule & Details
Students complete all requirements through the program—no internship, externship, or apprenticeship is needed. Graduates are eligible to apply for licensure upon completion.

Traditional Academic Calendar:

  • August 13, 2026 through May 28, 2027

Class Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Course Fees: $200

  • $100 – Personal equipment

  • $100 – Consumable supplies

Additional cost

  • $50 – State board exam kit (for licensing students

Tuition (Self-Pay):

Semester one

  • Tuition $1,790
  • Kit fees & Consumables $200

Semester Two

  • Tuition $1,790
  • State board kit (optional) $25

 

Specialized training

Certifications

This training in included within the curriculum at no additional cost to students. Students will receive certifications upon licensure. 

*Eyelash Lifting, Tinting and Extensions 

*Eyebrow Lamination and Tinting

*Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning and Chemical Peel