Esthetics program
Licensed to do skin in about three months.
Skin science, facials, waxing and the business of building a spa or medspa clientele. You train on real clients in our student salon, then sit for the Pennsylvania esthetician exam.
What you’ll learn
Theory in the classroom, practice on real clients
Skin science & analysis
Skin structure, types and conditions, and how to read a client’s skin first.
Facials & treatments
Cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, masks and massage.
Hair removal & waxing
Brows, face and body waxing, done safely and quickly.
Makeup application
Color theory and application for everyday, event and bridal clients.
Sanitation & safety
The infection control on the board exam and in every inspection after.
Building a clientele
Consultations, retail, rebooking and social media.
From first day to licensed
Four steps to your license
1
Tour and enroll
Visit, pick a day or evening start, and set up your aid or payment plan.
2
Complete 300 hours
Classroom theory plus supervised services on real clients in our student salon.
3
Pass the state board
Sit for the Pennsylvania theory and practical exams. We prepare you for both.
4
Start working
Spas, medspas, salons, dermatology offices, or your own treatment room.
What it costs
Tuition, kit and fees
Tuition
$7,999
Kit & books*
$625
Application fee (due at registration)
$100
Total published cost
$8,724
*Approximate; includes uniforms, books and required supplies. Pennsylvania 6% sales tax not included. Published catalog figures, revised November 13, 2025.
Financial aid for those who qualify, workforce funding (PA CareerLink, WIOA), scholarships and monthly payment plans. We’ll walk through your real cost on your tour.
Questions
What people ask before enrolling
Do I need any experience?
No. Most of our esthetics students start with no spa or skin care experience. We begin with skin science, sanitation and product knowledge, then move into facials, waxing, brows and makeup. You’ll practice on mannequins and classmates before working on real guests in our student salon. A licensed instructor supervises every service. Admissions requirements are listed on our Admissions page.
Can I work while I’m in school?
Yes, many esthetics students keep a job while they train. Esthetics is one of our shorter programs, and day and evening schedules are available. On your tour, we’ll show you how many hours a week each schedule takes and when you would finish. A consistent schedule is the quickest path to your state board exam. We’ll help you choose the option that fits your life.
How do I pay for it?
Federal financial aid isn’t available for every program, so ask us whether it applies to esthetics before you enroll. Many esthetics students use PA CareerLink or WIOA workforce funding, outside scholarships, or a monthly payment plan. Our Scholarships page lists five esthetics scholarships, with awards up to $5,000. Our financial aid office will walk through every option with you on your tour. Most students combine more than one.
Come see it
Come see the esthetics classroom first.
Tours run during school hours; evening tours by appointment. Most visits take about 45 minutes. 1761 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053 · (215) 322-0667
