Academy of Professional Cosmetology

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2023 Average Net Price

$19,556

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

171

73.1% Full-Time

About

Academy of Professional Cosmetology is a higher education institution located in Benton County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Academy of Professional Cosmetology were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (58 degrees awarded), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (6 degrees), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Academy of Professional Cosmetology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 36 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,556.

In 2023, 15% of undergraduate students attending Academy of Professional Cosmetology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$19,556

2023 Value

52.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Academy of Professional Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,556. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Academy of Professional Cosmetology grew by 52.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Academy of Professional Cosmetology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

15% of undergraduate students at Academy of Professional Cosmetology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 63.4% with respect to 2022, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Academy of Professional Cosmetology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Academy of Professional Cosmetology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 36 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Academy of Professional Cosmetology had a total enrollment of 171 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is 125 students and the part-time enrollment is 46. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Academy of Professional Cosmetology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Academy of Professional Cosmetology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.6% White, 39.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.19% Two or More Races, 4.68% Black or African American, and 1.75% Asian.

Students enrolled at Academy of Professional Cosmetology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (25.9%) and Two or More Races Female (7.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Academy of Professional Cosmetology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 171 students. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is 125 and the part-time enrollment is 46.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Academy of Professional Cosmetology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Academy of Professional Cosmetology was 100%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Academy of Professional Cosmetology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
78 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
68 enrolled students
Two or More Races
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is 45.6% White, 39.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.19% Two or More Races, 4.68% Black or African American, and 1.75% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In N/A, N/A N/A women than men received degrees from Academy of Professional Cosmetology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is white (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (58 degrees awarded), followed by Nail Specialist & Manicurist (6 degrees) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Academy of Professional Cosmetology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (80 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Professional Cosmetology are Chefs & head cooks (7,906 people), Cooks (2,655 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,587 people), Food service managers (2,017 people), and Customer service representatives (1,079 people).

The most specialized majors at Academy of Professional Cosmetology in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (80 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Professional Cosmetology are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at Academy of Professional Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (80 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Academy of Professional Cosmetology are Restaurants & Food Services (12,244 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,016 people), Traveler accommodation (1,919 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,775 people), and Construction (1,430 people).

The most specialized majors at Academy of Professional Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (80 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Academy of Professional Cosmetology.

Most Common (2023)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
58 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
6 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Academy of Professional Cosmetology was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Academy of Professional Cosmetology according to their major.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Academy of Professional Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is white (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
32 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is white female (40 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (32 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$301k

2023 Salaries

91.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Academy of Professional Cosmetology paid a median of $301k in salaries, a 91.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 107% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 27.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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