Opelousas School of Cosmetology

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2023 Average Net Price

$16,904

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

13.2%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Opelousas School of Cosmetology is a higher education institution located in St. Landry Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Opelousas School of Cosmetology were General Cosmetology (20 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Opelousas School of Cosmetology. 95.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 4.55% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (12 degrees), 1.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Opelousas School of Cosmetology was 13.2%, corresponding to 7 out of the 53 total borrowers.

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,904.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending Opelousas School of Cosmetology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,904

2023 Value

6.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Opelousas School of Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,904. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Opelousas School of Cosmetology grew by 6.08%.

This chart compares the average net price of Opelousas School of 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

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Opelousas School of Cosmetology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.95% with respect to 2022, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Opelousas School of 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.

13.2%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Opelousas School of Cosmetology was 13.2%, which represents 7 out of the 53 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

Opelousas School of Cosmetology had a total enrollment of 10 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Opelousas School of Cosmetology is 10 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Opelousas School of Cosmetology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Opelousas School of Cosmetology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50% Black or African American and 50% White.

Students enrolled at Opelousas School of Cosmetology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by Black or African American Female (50%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Opelousas School of Cosmetology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10 students. The full-time enrollment at Opelousas School of Cosmetology is 10 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Opelousas School of 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology was 100%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
5 enrolled students
White
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Opelousas School of Cosmetology is 50% Black or African American and 50% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 20 more women than men received degrees from Opelousas School of Cosmetology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Opelousas School of Cosmetology is black or african american (12 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Opelousas School of Cosmetology is General Cosmetology (20 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Opelousas School of Cosmetology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (22 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 Opelousas School of 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (22 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at Opelousas School of Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (22 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 Opelousas School of 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (22 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 Opelousas School of Cosmetology.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2023)

20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Opelousas School of Cosmetology was General Cosmetology with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Opelousas School of Cosmetology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Opelousas School of Cosmetology, which is 0.0476 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (21).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Opelousas School of Cosmetology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Opelousas School of Cosmetology in General Cosmetology, which is 0.0526 times less than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Opelousas School of Cosmetology in General Cosmetology, which is 19 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Opelousas School of Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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)

Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
White
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Opelousas School of Cosmetology is black or african american (12 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
11 degrees awarded
White Female
10 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Opelousas School of Cosmetology is black or african american female (11 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (10 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$191k

2023 Salaries

32.3%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Opelousas School of Cosmetology paid a median of $191k in salaries, a 32.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 34.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.1% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

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