Make-Up Artist/Specialist

Make-Up Artist/Specialist programs prepare individuals to professionally apply cosmetic makeup preparations and perform complete and specialized appearance makeovers including hairdressing, wig work, masking, temporary prosthesis applications, cosmetic applications, and related costuming for leisure or for professional stage, camera, clinical, or security purposes. Includes instruction in period and contemporary hairstyling and costuming; wig work and hairpiece application; synthetic hair and masks; cosmetic preparations and treatments; makeup artistry; attachment, removal, and camouflaging of prostheses; health and safety; client consultation and care; pre- and post-production operations; set and crew conduct and relations; script, instruction, and prescription interpretation; labor relations; and business practices.

Pennsylvania grants the most Associates degrees in Make-Up Artist/Specialist of all US states with 63 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Make-Up Artist/Specialist can expect approximately 85% percent of their classmates to be women and 15% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Make-Up Artist/Specialist is $33,350.