Esthetics – Evening

Graduates of the Esthetics program will be trained for entry-level positions in the skin care industry. Students will learn skin care treatments, skin analyses, various types of facials, make-up applications, eyelash extensions, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, eyebrow lamination, and temporary hair removal.

Esthetics Program provides students with training in the area of Esthetics. Students must attend 400 clock hours to complete the program. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology Esthetics licensing examination.

Specialized certificates. The Esthetics program includes the following specialized certificates/trainings within the curriculum: DMK Skincare Fundamentals, Microdermabrasion, Eyelash Extensions, Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting, Eyebrow Lamination, and Chemical Peels.

Student kit. All esthetics students receive a comprehensive student kit that includes an iPad, a brow lamination kit, an extraction kit, a wax kit, a 20 piece makeup brush set, a lash extension intro kit, and DMK skin care and makeup kits.

Esthetics clinic. Hydraulic tables, multifunction facial machines, carts, sinks, paraffin, hot stone warmer, laundry, and wax warmers.

Penn Commercial welcomes prospective students interested in its training programs. Prior to signing an enrollment agreement, all applicants are required to review the comprehensive School Catalog and consumer disclosure information. Admission to any of Penn Commercial’s programs requires a high school diploma or GED certificate, and you’ll be asked to sign a release form to obtain your official transcripts so we can confirm that this has been achieved.

Applicants may sign an enrollment agreement and receive conditional acceptance prior to submitting all required documentation. However, enrollment is not complete, and classes cannot commence until all admission requirements, including proof of high school graduation or equivalency, have been fulfilled. High school seniors who submit applications prior to graduation and meet all other admission criteria will be conditionally accepted.

Theory and practical instruction is scheduled Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm to 9:30pm; every other Saturday 8:30am to 1:30pm (evening program length 9 months). This program is considered a clock hour program; therefore, attendance is mandatory. If a student should miss class, makeup work is mandatory and is scheduled outside of the regularly scheduled class day.

The catalog’s only published evening start (September 8, 2026) has passed; no later evening start is published.

2026 tuition and fees. The school’s 2026 Tuition and Fees Schedule lists the following for this program (program total $7,291):

• Tuition: $4,200
• Books / supplies: $2,500
• Lab fee: $200
• Professional liability insurance: $26
• Licensure fees: $180
• Graduation fee: $75
• Application fee: $25
• Registration fee: $85

What the fees cover. The application fee includes the cost of the entrance exam and the administrative fee to process applications; the registration fee includes the key fob, photo ID badge, high school transcript charges and overall matriculation; the lab fee/consumables covers lab supplies, equipment and maintenance, electronic library system, software licensing, campus internet and technology, and clinical rotation fees; the graduation fee includes degree/diploma preparation and the ceremony.

Financial aid. Penn Commercial participates in Title IV programs (FAFSA school code 004902) and lists aid types including PA State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford/Ford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Program Grant, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and other agency funding, Department of Public Assistance, Trade Assistance Act Benefits, Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, private loans, institutional payment plans, employer reimbursement and scholarships; the school does not state which of these apply to this program.

Veterans. Penn Commercial is approved for the training of veterans and will not impose any penalty on a covered individual because of the delayed disbursement of funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.

Payment. For current students who make monthly payments, tuition is due by the second of every month; a twenty ($20) dollar late fee is applied to payments received after the due date. Tuition and fees may be subject to increase with 60-days written notice.

Living expenses. The school’s cost-of-attendance chart lists, per 9-month period (minimum): room and board $4,500 for a student living with a parent or $9,000 for a student not living with a parent; personal expenses $1,800; transportation $2,700. Program costs need to be added to these figures to calculate the cost of attendance.

Graduates of the Esthetics Program are eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology Esthetics licensing examination; the fees for application, PA background check, and one attempt at the exam are included in the cost of the program. Estheticians work in a variety of settings including spas, salons, clinics and medical centers. Job titles in this field include:

• Esthetician
• Clinical Esthetician
• Esthetician, Facialist
• Lead Esthetician
• Medical Esthetician
• Waxing Technician
• Skin Care Specialist
• Skin Care Technician
• Skin Care Therapist
• Spa Technician

Student achievement rates. As reported by Penn Commercial to ACCSC in the school’s 2025 Annual Report, for the Esthetics cohort (12/2023 - 11/2024): graduation rate 100% (24 of 24); employment rate 71% (15 of 21). Licensure examination pass rate: 94% (16 of 17 graduates taking the exam passed).

Evening schedule. Theory and practical instruction for the 400-clock-hour Esthetics diploma is scheduled Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, and every other Saturday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm; the evening program takes 9 months. This is a clock hour program, so attendance is mandatory for a student to progress and meet program requirements; if a student misses class, makeup work is mandatory and is scheduled outside the regularly scheduled class day.

Orientation. All incoming students, and returning students who have been absent for six months or more, are required to attend orientation before classes start. During orientation you become acquainted with the campus, meet key administrative staff, instructors and fellow students, and learn about important policies and procedures. If you cannot attend the scheduled orientation, your admission representative can arrange an alternative date/time before classes start.

Attendance. All students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, including clinical and externship rotations, in a regular and punctual manner. Attendance is recorded in fifteen-minute increments and becomes part of the student's permanent academic record, and there is no distinction between an excused and an unexcused absence. Students who exceed attendance thresholds may be placed on attendance warning and probation, and a student is withdrawn after fourteen consecutive calendar days of non-attendance.

Class size. Class sizes vary by program. Lecture/lab classes typically maintain a student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1, and laboratory/shop classes provide hands-on training using industry-standard equipment.

Dress code and ID. Strict adherence to the dress code is mandatory in all classrooms, laboratories and clinical settings; each program's specific dress code is communicated during enrollment. Students must display their photo identification badge at all times on campus and at externship or clinical sites, and every student receives a personalized key fob to enter and exit the building.

Graduation. To graduate, students must complete all required coursework with a passing grade, accumulate the credits or clock hours required for their program, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, complete 100% of any required externship or clinical hours, fulfill all financial obligations, complete the exit interview process if applicable, and adhere to their program's attendance policies.