Master Aesthetician

Program Information

Degree Type

60-credit Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code

10-502-1

Time to Degree

1.5 years

Start Date

January

How You'll Learn

On Campus

8-Week Courses

Daytime

Program Overview Application Deadlines Program Cost

Go beyond the basics of aesthetics by learning the skills and techniques needed to perform skin care services in medical settings. This program provides training in advanced skin treatments like chemical peels, microdermabrasion and various laser treatments. Train to work in plastic surgery, dermatology, medical spas and other medical environments.

Deadlines To Know*

Fall 2024 Start

This program cannot be started in fall.

Spring 2025 Start

Application Opens: April 1, 2024
Application Deadline: June 24, 2024

Summer 2024 Start

This program cannot be started in summer.

* Submit all checklist items by the application deadline. Apply early; deadlines are subject to change based on program demand.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

Additional Estimated Costs

Program iPad (128GB): Purchase through WCTC Bookstore
Aesthetician Basic Kit (Spring): $1,800 plus tax
Aesthetician Advanced Kit (Fall): $1,110 plus tax
State board exam: $400

How To Apply

Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.

Submit a copy of one of the following to demonstrate your reading, writing and math skills:

- High school GPA of 2.60 or above. Transcript must include completed coursework through the 11th grade.*
- ACT, ACCUPLACER® or GED - 2014 Series (165 or higher).*
- Prior college coursework may meet this requirement in whole or in part. Courses must be in the specific area(s), and you must have earned a grade of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the courses.*
- If none of the above apply, sign up for the ACCUPLACER® placement test.

*Unofficial copies of these documents can be sent to admissions@wctc.edu.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an Enrollment Counselor.

If you have a Wisconsin Aesthetics License and/or a Laser Certification from the National Laser Institute, you are eligible to earn credit for related technical coursework. Learn more.

What Makes This Program Unique?

This program is the first of its kind in the Wisconsin Technical College System. Students are trained to perform aesthetic services in salon, spa and medical settings.

Learn in a hands-on environment by servicing guests in WCTC's Style & Class Salon and Spa and Aesthetics Lab.

Train in chemical exfoliation, IPL hair removal, microdermabrasion, laser treatments, chemical peels, micro-blading and lash extensions while in the program.