Mississippiesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in Mississippi: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Mississippi board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 600 (100 theory + 500 practical)
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prometric/IQT (written); board-coordinated practical
Exam details & notes
Board (MSBCB) publishes NIC Theory Exam Study Aid for Esthetics — written exam is NIC-based. Written CBT is delivered through Prometric's Iso-Quality Testing (IQT) network at MS college test centers and the Flowood Prometric center; registration via the board's ms.gov/msbc portal after board approval. Candidate manual (v.1.24.25) indicates ~100 questions/2 hours/75%; note some sources and older regs cite a 70% minimum — conflicting passing-score info. Practical exam also required. Caution: older guides list PCS as vendor — that appears outdated after the move to Prometric/IQT. Confidence medium due to the vendor transition and passing-score discrepancy.
Some details for Mississippi were ambiguous on the official board site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check the specifics with the board before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Mississippi exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Mississippi's NIC exam tests. Study your Mississippi law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Mississippi esthetician license FAQ
Does Mississippi use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Mississippi uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by Prometric.
How many training hours does Mississippi require for an esthetician license?
600 (100 theory + 500 practical)
How do I get an esthetician license in Mississippi?
Complete the required training hours (600 (100 theory + 500 practical)), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor Prometric), and apply through the Mississippi board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Mississippi esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study Mississippi law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Mississippi board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.