Sierra College of Beauty

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2023 Average Net Price

$11,519

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

245

61.2% Full-Time

About

Sierra College of Beauty is a higher education institution located in Merced County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Sierra College of Beauty were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (39 degrees awarded) and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (13 degrees).

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sierra College of Beauty. 90.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.64% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (58 degrees), 4.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,519.

In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending Sierra College of Beauty received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$11,519

2023 Value

38.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Sierra College of Beauty had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,519. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Sierra College of Beauty grew by 38.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sierra College of Beauty (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

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61% of undergraduate students at Sierra College of Beauty received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.67% with respect to 2022, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sierra College of Beauty (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.

Enrollment

Sierra College of Beauty had a total enrollment of 245 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Sierra College of Beauty is 150 students and the part-time enrollment is 95. This means that 61.2% of students enrolled at Sierra College of Beauty are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sierra College of Beauty, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.16% White, 4.9% Black or African American, 3.67% Asian, and 1.63% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Sierra College of Beauty in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (45.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.3%) and White Female (5.19%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sierra College of Beauty in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 245 students. The full-time enrollment at Sierra College of Beauty is 150 and the part-time enrollment is 95.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sierra College of Beauty (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

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 Sierra College of Beauty was 85%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sierra College of Beauty (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
185 enrolled students
White
20 enrolled students
Black or African American
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sierra College of Beauty is 75.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.16% White, 4.9% Black or African American, 3.67% Asian, and 1.63% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 67 more women than men received degrees from Sierra College of Beauty. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sierra College of Beauty is hispanic or latino (58 degrees awarded). There were 4.83 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Sierra College of Beauty is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (39 degrees awarded), followed by Nail Specialist & Manicurist (13 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sierra College of Beauty, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (83 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 Sierra College of Beauty 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 Sierra College of Beauty in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (83 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 Sierra College of Beauty are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at Sierra College of Beauty are Personal & Culinary Services (83 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 Sierra College of Beauty 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 Sierra College of Beauty are Personal & Culinary Services (83 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 Sierra College of Beauty.

Most Common (2023)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
39 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Sierra College of Beauty was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Sierra College of Beauty according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra College of Beauty, which is 0.107 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (75).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sierra College of Beauty by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Sierra College of Beauty in Barbering, which is 2 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to women at Sierra College of Beauty in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 1% of students graduating from Sierra College of Beauty completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% 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)

Hispanic or Latino
58 degrees awarded
White
12 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sierra College of Beauty is hispanic or latino (58 degrees awarded). There were 4.83 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (12 degrees).

8.43% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
52 degrees awarded
White Female
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sierra College of Beauty is hispanic or latino female (52 degrees awarded). There were 4.33 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (12 degrees).