Academy of Professional Cosmetology

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2021 Average Net Price

$11,600

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

13.5%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

135

76.3% Full-Time

About

Academy of Professional Cosmetology is a higher education institution located in Benton County, AR. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Academy of Professional Cosmetology were General Cosmetology (6 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 69 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Academy of Professional Cosmetology. 98.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 1.45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (47 degrees), 3.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,600.

In 2021, 34% of undergraduate students attending Academy of Professional Cosmetology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$11,600

2021 Value

11.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Academy of Professional Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,600. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Academy of Professional Cosmetology grew by 11.7%.

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

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Academy of Professional Cosmetology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 61.9% with respect to 2020, when 21% 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.

13.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Academy of Professional Cosmetology was 13.5%, which represents 10 out of the 74 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 135 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is 103 students and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 76.3% 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 73.3% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.44% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, and 0.741% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Academy of Professional Cosmetology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (74.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (9.71%) and Two or More Races Female (4.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Academy of Professional Cosmetology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 135 students. The full-time enrollment at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is 103 and the part-time enrollment is 32.

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%

2021 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%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Academy of Professional Cosmetology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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 (2021)

White
99 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
22 enrolled students
Two or More Races
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is 73.3% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.44% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, and 0.741% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (1.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 67 more 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 (47 degrees awarded). There were 3.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is General Cosmetology (6 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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 (69 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 (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Academy of Professional Cosmetology in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (69 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Academy of Professional Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (69 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Academy of Professional Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (69 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2021)

6 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Academy of Professional Cosmetology was General Cosmetology with 6 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Professional Cosmetology, which is 0.0147 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (68).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Academy of Professional Cosmetology in Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor, which is 0.333 times less than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to women at Academy of Professional Cosmetology in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% 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, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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 (2021)

White
47 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is white (47 degrees awarded). There were 3.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded
Asian Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Academy of Professional Cosmetology is white female (46 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (15 degrees).