West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty

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2023 Average Net Price
$8,314
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
85
20% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
100%
13 Graduates

About

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a higher education institution located in Kalamazoo County, MI. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty were General Cosmetology (12 degrees awarded) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 degrees).

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty. 46.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (10 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 34 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,314.

In 2023, 44% of undergraduate students attending West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$8,314
2023 Value

In 2023 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,314.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

44%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 34 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.

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Enrollment

West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty had a total enrollment of 85 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is 17 students and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 20% of students enrolled at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.5% Black or African American, 30.6% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.24% Two or More Races, and 1.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (35.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.5%) and White Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85 students. The full-time enrollment at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is 17 and the part-time enrollment is 68.

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Retention Rate over Time

64%
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 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty was 64%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    37 enrolled students
  2. White
    26 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is 43.5% Black or African American, 30.6% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.24% Two or More Races, and 1.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is white (10 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is General Cosmetology (12 degrees awarded), followed by Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (26 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 West Michigan College of Barbering and 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 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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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 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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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 West Michigan College of Barbering and 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 West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty are Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty.
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Cosmetology
    12 degrees awarded
  2. Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
    1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty was General Cosmetology with 12 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

14
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
12
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty, which is 1.17 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (12).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in Barbering. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty in General Cosmetology, which is 11 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

26%
100% Completion Time
100%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Black or African American Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    10 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    9 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is white (10 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

3.85% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    6 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    6 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is white female (6 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (6 degrees).

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Salary Expenditure

$199k
2023 Salaries
6.85%
growth from 2022

In 2023, West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty paid a median of $199k in salaries, a 6.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 70.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.63% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

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